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I'd suggest throwing a single layer of electrical tape on the spine to prevent hone wear on your first razor. Other than that, I very much doubt you'll ruin a razor by honing it.

Oh, also, if I were you I'd buy a new strop. At least until you get comfortable enough to see the potential problems in a vintage strop.

That being said... If you really want an old one... If the...

If you're in to knives, you'll likely notice that the favoured brands are fairly similar. The big Sheffield names by in large stay the same. Wade and Butcher, Joseph Rodgers, Frederick Reynolds etc....