I'm actually now wondering if the Packaging date, "000/05" is not an error but actually partially correct. Maybe this is stock from 2005. Could explain the SOTRACO branding instead of Lord Co.
Fakes definitely exist for high end blades. Gillette, Feather, Super Iridium etc there are fakes on the market you need to watch out for. It's been the case for years. But nobody is going to fake a Lord branded blade. The effort that goes into manufacturing, distribution, packaging etc they would never break even.
I stock almost the entire Lord range. Shark, Big Ben, Lord Super Stainless, Lord Platinum Class, Lord Super Chrome, Asco, Crown plus more. So, if what you're saying is true, they would have to all be fakes, right? I cannot imagine there is anybody in the world who would have considered faking Lord Super Chromes! These all come from the same direct from manufacturer source.
That's the last I'll say on this. Have a great day every one!