Welcome to SRP! I am no stranger to Monterrey NL, since my wife's family lives there. I have enjoyed visiting the city very much, with the exception of the sultry summer heat, and I live in Arizona! The pictured Boker looks like it has minimal hone wear and an even bevel, and of course it's sharpness is guaranteed. The scales have a ding or scratch, but it looks very small. I would contact the vendor and ask if there was a repair to the scale. You can't beat a Boker for a good shave-I have had many and never one that did not hone up to be a good shaver.