Sorry for the awful pictures taken on my phone, they really don't do it justice :
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I ordered the Hydra with blued steel and I think it works very well. PRC turned this around in about 10 days, and it was in the mail in under two weeks so pretty good delivery. I would agree with every other reviewer of PRC that the blades are shave ready on arrival, this Hydra shaves beautifully, I have only experienced full hollows prior, but I am enjoying my first 1/4 immensely. As for build quality I can't compare it with anything other than my Henckels, and that is not worth attempting as they are so different; I like the forward position of the top jimps, and the whole razor feels weighty but well balanced, I do like the walnut scales; there are obviously nicer wood scales out there but these are well made and finished to a good standard.