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As has been noted, salvaging the scales on this one is a good idea. You might be able to find another DD with a good blade and crap scales, and marry the two.

That "S" is excessive, and improper hone wear. I hate to say it, but that one's a lost cause, IMO. That blade has too many issues to overcome; excessive, improper hone wear, rust, pitting. I don't...