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They most definitely are metal. Non-ferrous, so my bet is either nickel, nickel-silver or tin.

The scales make mine a very kitschy razor. Which is why I kept it, I love a bit of kitsch.

From what I've seen, the Electric Cutlery Co. had a tendency to use scales decorated in this fashion. I've seen this particular set of scales on a few razors (Ebay and the like) and have myself an...