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My theory is that most of the reason for the shape (with pasted strops being a contributing factor) was just years and years of regrinding and use. Later razors, when reground, just decrease in size...

I have wondered about this a bit, I have seen that heel tooth on many many razors of mine, but only on those that also show signs of very heavy wear or reworking. I suspect 99% it was caused over...