Originally Posted by Kees
I only have razors with celluloid scales.
I am a bit worried though by some members' fascination with and use of certain handle materials. Hardwoods, horns, tusks and shells can be turned into stunningly beautiful scales. Unfortunately many of the plants and animals that do produce these materials are rare or even endangered. The demand for these products contributes to the extinction of rare creatures. Poaching also causes a lot of unnecessary suffering to animals.
I would like to stress that I do not intend to accuse any SRP member of involvement in the illegal trade of plant and/or animal products. I do hope that anyone who buys and uses those materials checks their origin first.