Dan, I read some of the posts. Be careful when you set down the razor, even a paper towel will work. I was going to tell you, but it seems you already found out, Just send your razor back to SRD. Actually, I think you get the first honing free on their razors.
To keep your razors from rusting, you can use Cemelia oil, available at SRD. It's cheap, and it's good. You can also use Wahl clipper oil, available usually wherever the sell Wahl clippers, Wal Mart, Target, Walgreens. You wipe a really thin coat on the blade after use. I no longer do this with my razors in rotation, as I feel I was just wiping it back off to quickly. I keep 7-9 razors out at a time. You can use a gun cleaning cloth, one treated with silicone or something. After you shave, shake it, Always try to avoid getting water in it, especially around the pivot pin. Let stay out until your done getting ready. Once you are, wipe it down and put it up. It should be good to go.

Oh, MAAS Metal Polish is available on Amazon.com a 4 oz tube in a purple box....