Quote Originally Posted by BigJim View Post
I just watched a vid of a guy showing off his collection and he stated that the early 1800 and 1700 razors did not have the tang/monkey tail. He had at least two in his display case that looked similar to yours but not gold washed.

I wonder if this isn't a display piece never meant to be used (since I can't see honing it without thrashing the gold).

I'll see if I can dig up that vid...for all I know it might be some one on SRP.
blade has not been honed i don't think blade is gold washed it is very shiny something special but not Gold.
what is interesting is MOP is whole.i have seen mostly they are small peaces join together but this blade whole mop is one peace.
and yellow stuff on handles may be Gold may not be. will test and see what it is.