I wish I could have gotten all then indications of rust out but was afraid I would break the blade with to much pressure. this antique has several razors that might be brought back but i'm not knowledgeable to know which would and which wouldn't. I started to leave this one. the same place I picked up a j a hencials (can't spell) it is a 89 1/2 4/8 blade and from all appearances this razor has never seen a stone or strop. no rust and very good scales. I would say new if it had a box. i'm watching one now on ebay to see how much I over paid.