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  1. 10-01-2013, 01:01 AM #1
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    My main concern would be,the 124 side of that blade looks like cell rot,if truley horn,is not an issue.
    Thats not horn tho.
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    What makes you think it's not horn pixelfixed?
    My son is a Drill Instructor in the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island, SC

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    Quote Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad View Post
    What makes you think it's not horn pixelfixed?
    What they said^^^ horn normally will not chip like that.
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    Nice Razor!!
    I have a few similar Razors, not very thin grounded but steady and certain workers.
    How thin is the Leblonde grounded?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockabillyhelge View Post
    Nice Razor!!
    I have a few similar Razors, not very thin grounded but steady and certain workers.
    How thin is the Leblonde grounded?
    What do you mean by how thin? Do you mean type of grind such as half hollow or full hollow?
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    Most plastic scales are made from celluloid.
    Bakelite and vulcanite were also used, but much more rarely.
    I like those old original scales, especially if they are bakelite. Be gentle with them

    I agree with it not being horn, horn typically will delaminate, and very seldom chip
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    Thanks for the replies guys. I am curious though as to why the hot pin test smelled like burning hair if it's not horn?
    The damage on this horn scale looks similar: http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...le-damage.html
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