Sounds like a dumb question maybe but I Just got my "new" E.R.N. crown and sword (nr 768 that is) I bought from the local ebay site..

I expected it to be little used and dull but its quite used and almost the sharpest knife I can find in this house (except the shavette and DE razors) it doesnt have any nicks. it is just a bit black/grey but with a more shiny edge.

There is only one downside and that is that the knife isn't quite straigt anymore.. it has a bit of a "smile" to it of I guess about half a mm.

If I get my hone and strop.. will I be able to make it usable?

and another question just out of curiousity... how old would this razor be?

Maarten