Gentleman,
First and foremost I'm glad to be a new member, and please excuse my mistake if I posted this in the wrong forum. I need some advice. I live in Knoxville, TN and I am about to graduate from the University of Tennessee. My grandfather invited me to lunch to swap college stories, discuss graduation, my plans for law school, etc. After a few beers the Topic changed to Straight razors. He asked if I had ever considered swapping to a straight razor. I admitted I had been interested for a while, but that I had just never pulled the trigger. He explained that he had a unfinished razor he bought, but hadn't done anything with. He had purchased a razor from Alabama Damascus. http://www.alabamadamascussteel.com/...r-ads0073-dkg/
The description says it needs a final edge put on. My grandfather realized he was not able to work on the razor due to his arthritis, and decided he would like to give it to me. I was thrilled but incredibly skeptical. I would say my sharpening skills are mediocre at best, and I know very little about razors. Let alone how to make one shave ready. I feel that I would do more damage than good. I would rather the edge be finished by someone much more experienced than myself. I do not have the experience or the equipment to finish the edge. I apologize for the long winded story, but a little background information can always be helpful. I have a series of questions, and would really appreciate all input.

Questions:
#1: Is Alabama Damascus a quality manufacturer, and could this be a quality razor?
#2: Would it be worth the trouble to make this a complete razor?
#3: Do you have any recommendations of businesses or persons that would be willing to finish the edge and make it shave ready?
#4: Opinions on what scales to use? (Material, color, manufacturer, DIY, etc.)

Thank you for your time.
UTVols13