Thread: Considering a purchase..

I found a gorgeous razor today while out hunting. It is 'The Admirals' with a really nice set of scales. The price tag is high, just shy of $100 and i'm considering whether or not it would be worth spending that amount. To me something in the $60 range would be more appropriate.

My question is concerning the stringy rust running through the etching on the face of the blade. You can see in the second pic that there are very distinct lines of rust running through or along the outlines in the etching. Im not asking for a valuation because that is verboden. I'm asking if anyone has seen rust like this and what it might take to remove. The better part of the blade looks to be in good shape and the scales are in excellent condition. If a little steel wool and some WD40 would remove the rust while doing minimal damage to the etching, then ill worry about the price. I just don't know if it will clean up. Ive taped over etching once before which works well, but this is a much more intricate pattern.

The Admiral with Pinecone Scales



Better angle on the rust..