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First off, based on the photo, I agree with Dylan, you didn't pay too much. What cannonfodder said is undoubtedly good stuff since he know what he is doing. I have never done any of that to a blade....

I'd take a paper towel and some metal polish, such as semichrome or flitz and give the blade a going over. Then I would hone it and strop and shave. The more original the better IMHO.