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I've noticed that the smell from the scales isn't nearly as bad as it originally was, so either it's fading or I'm getting better at keeping the scales dry when I shave (the scales have no odour when...

Thanks for all the good info.

Would you still recommend sanding if there is no discoloration?
The scales are a matte black, but with a little oil they look very much like those on my new dovo.

I've searched and not come up with a situation that is quite like mine.
I have an old henkles cutwell that's in good condition, a little tarnishing on the blade but I've decided to live with it...