For storage, the blade could be turned so the cutting edge is inside the blade head and not exposed. For my Feathers Ive got the plastic guards to protect them, but in essence they're not really needed?
Build quality, yes, far far from the Feather. You hold one side by side and the quality can be felt in just the balance and weight. But, with the same technique the shave can be just as good.
I've gone the opposite direction, I've sold 2 of my folding Feathers and kept the non folding ones. The only folding one I've kept thus far is the RG, only because they dont make it anymore and in that respect quite a rare thing these days.