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well, of course that's the safer bet.
but honing a razor is altering it significantly, so he may refuse to take it back unless you get permission first.

a return policy is a return policy and you...

well, the only way to know is to hone it and see, however you should check with the seller before you do that.
if they don't allow you to, you should decide whether the risk is justifiable to you.