Quote Originally Posted by 32t View Post
Should this make a difference in the choice of metal?
Something to think and wonder about fer sure.
I have early 19th century razors with brass and steel washers together, brass thrust washers and steel or brass pins. The only thing I see is it is possible that the punched hole in the razor is enlarged over a couple centuries by that phenomenon. but, that hole was punched and could have been crappy to start with. I've seen numerous knives and swords way older than that with no apparent problem. If you wish to worry about it, go ahead and do something about on your work.
~Richard