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As some items are changed to older stats before opening of certain instances you should add http://db.vanillagaming.org/?item=14551 to your list.
The had +17 instead of +7 till Patch 1.12.1, I don't know when you are going to debuff them, but even in naxx they were BIS for enhancment shamans (who had them in the raid anyway? ) and fury warriors.

Prove:

Enhancement shamans used 1hand axe with these? Wut o-o

I remember a shaman playing with these and dagger+shield. Worked pretty nice as offtank. Wouldn't recommend it though
But some guilds seemed to have them.
Dual Wield was introduced to shamans in TBC, I know.

Interesting..

Sorry but can you provide a better proof than this?

thottbot says +7 and Allakhazam actually shows the opposite: +7 before patch and then +17 after the patch

The rev. which is edited in the 1.12.1 you might be referring to is

"Most enchantments on items are no longer counted against the maximum limit of effects a player can have on them, so it should be much harder for a player to exceed their max limit on effects"

S: http://www.wowwiki.com/Patch_1.12.1

Edgemaster's is almost an end-game item, so I'd really suggest that people tread carefully.

(Little unheard cry: pls dont base info/knowledge on youtube videos which are centered around extreme facts/videos etc in order to gain subscribers, do your own research)

Skill rating appeared at patch 2.0.1 guys ( 5 december 2006 ).
Like % critical strike was changed to critical skill rating ( or something like that ).

Patch 2.0.1
Items that give bonuses, such as critical strike percentage, have been modified to adhere to a combat rating system.
All current items will provide the exact same benefit from ratings at level 60 as they provided before the ratings system.

+17 weapon skill rating = +7 weapon skill at lvl 60

Seems like OP managed to throw all of us onto the wrong track.

3/10 Photoshop skillz

I remember it somehow, but was the only picture I could find.
They definitly got changed between 1.9 and 1.12. Meh. Will search further.

By Snikmord (8,246 – 1·12·81) on 2012/07/08 (Patch 4.3.4)
The Evolution of Edgemaster's Handguards:

Patch 1.? stats:
Edgemaster's Handguards
Binds when equipped
Hands Mail
230 Armor
Durability 50/50
Requires Level 44
Equip: Increases axe skill rating by 17
Equip: Increases dagger skill rating by 17
Equip: Increases sword skill rating by 17

Sells for: 1g 6s 1c
ItemLevel: 49

Patch 1.12.1 stats:
Edgemaster's Handguards
Binds when equipped
Hands Mail
201 Armor
Durability 50 / 50
Requires Level 44
Equip: Increased Axes +7.
Equip: Increased Daggers +7.
Equip: Increased Swords +7.

Patch 2.4.3 stats:
Edgemaster's Handguards
Binds when equipped
Hands Mail
230 Armor
Durability 50 / 50
Requires Level 44
Equip: Increases your hit rating by 19.
Equip: Increases your expertise rating by 17.
Last edited by Snikmord on 2014/08/22 (Patch 5.4.8)

Source: wowhead Comment by snikmord, and somehow there must be a picture...

Check the difference as well. 17 expertise in TBC, but not the seperated Weapon Skills. Also it only makes sense when you can have 317 weaponskill with this gloves...