Originally Posted by
thebigspendur
You have to be careful here because many razors had a high polish which at first glance and sometimes without a frame of reference might seem to be the real deal but isn't. I suspect very few razors had a true crocus finish.
As a watch collector I know many watches which generally use 316L Stainless and I'm talking watches at a three grand price + have a very high degree of finish however a true mirror finish is rare even in this day and age. Seiko has mastered this with their Zaratsu polishing technique. However, even today it is difficult and few can do it.