Originally Posted by
BeJay
Those scales look to be some form of Bakelite. Light sanding and poilishing will clean up the brown oxidation. The blade looks like it could be made into a decent shaver. I wouldn't recommend sending it out for a full on restoration because when all is said and done it wouldn't be worth the money that you would have to spend on it. The blade shows a good deal hone wear but should still take a nice edge and make a good shaver. I'd recommend cleaning up the blade and scales on your own and sending a out for honinig.