Thread: Trying to learn how to assess ebay pictures.

is this pitting on the blade? I'm trying to work out what all the terms mean. I am so angry right now I forgot to check my ebay item i was watching and lost!!!

That looks like light pitting - if it won't come off with metal polish, that is. Pitting is just what it sounds like - tiny pits, usually dark grey/black, in the metal itself.

From the photo, that blade looks mostly OK, although there appears to be one pit very close to the edge about 3/4" from the heel, and a smaller one about 3/8" from the heel. You'll want to hone through those, I'd say.

I'm currently bidding on these so if theres any major defects could someone stop me before I get into any bidding wars =]
Is that corrosion on the master cutter?

To be honest, there will corrosion on most everything you look at on EBay.
I think it is called patina before it becomes pits and, unless the seller is good with a camera, you will find pits on most blades.
It only becomes a real issue when it is on the edge and it becomes like swiss cheese when you try to hone it.
Unfortunately, like most of us, you will learn by your mistakes.
I'd probably bid on these - but not too much - if I were looking for more razors (will I ever stop?.....hehehehehe)

Thanks Havachat, yeah I will try not to let the bids get too high, I kind of get attached once I've clicked that button though lol.