Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
you should consult your barbershop who will be doing the honing on it.
and yes it will need to be honed starting with removing the oxidation and the chips from the edge. it requires serious work.
i wouldn't buy it myself, and would suggest getting something that is good to go.
I also agree with that. From those pictures it doesn't look good to go and, as gugi suggests, you're better of with a blade that is.