Hi guys, I'm looking to make the switch from triple edge to straight, mainly because of the cost of replacing disposable blades.

I have a few old straights laying around : A dubl duck, an old one that's marked "Geo Wostenholm's celebrated IXL razor, Washington works, Sheffield" and a newer barber's razor. They really need a good cleaning/honing.

The Duck and the barber razor are both in need of rust removal (the barber razor being the worst). Somehow the ol' IXL escaped rusting in storage, but has a few stains on it.

Any tips on rust removal and or restoring them myself? If not, is there someone local to Oklahoma who can do the restoration? I have plenty of time on my hands as I'm no longer able to work. Also, I was thinking about contacting the local boot repair shop and having them make me a hanging strop , is this do-able or should I just expect to have to buy a strop?

I am blind in one eye, and am not too ambidextrous, will this be a major problem?

I'm sorry for all the questions, but I figured the one's who could answer them best is the people who've been there done that.

Thanks,
Tony