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I hadn't considered that the scales might be ivory. I guess I just assumed they were bone. But, you are correct, there is none of the usual "pitting" associated with bone. Both scales have a definite...

That could be. Incidentally, the reverse side of the tang is stamped "Ground in Hamburg". The razor is quite pitted, but I like it's character. I think I will just hone it and not bother to give it a...

I recently purchased a razor that has some heavy pitting on that tang that obscures part of the maker's name and address. With a 20x loupe all I can make out is:

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