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[hawkeye13]

Hi there, I've been checking out this site for a couple of months now and finally had the time to post. I live near Toronto so I am glad to see there are a few Canadians I can turn to about the availability of products in stores up here. Also because I am on a bit of a budget I was hoping to find someone close by (to save on shipping) to hone one of my razors as a benchmark.
On that subject, about a month ago I was at an antique market and picked up four straight razors for $20. Three of them are Kropp and one in a customized "Imperial" by Thomas Turner and co. I'm going to try to attach some pics. they are all 5/8 except for the one Kropp which is 6/8 which for some reason i just like more. Can't explain why lol. I have a old Medal of Award Strop and Duvo hone coming from ebay so I haven't started shaving with these yet as they are clearly not shave ready.
I was hoping to get any thoughts and opinions on my purchases and any cheap ideas on how to clean the razors as some of them have a bit of tarnish on them.
I currently have 2 concerns.
one of the 5/8 razors has a straight blade but the toe and heel are slightly lower then the middle, kindof like the razor is frowning.My other concern in with the customized blade. It looks like there is a double bevel and the edge is only about 1 inch long so would this have and uses or should this be more of a show piece ?
Thanks for all your advice in advance.
Ryan