Quote Originally Posted by trickrais View Post

But regardless of what the culprit was...I just need help figuring out what to do next to make my razor usable and make the discoloration of the blade go away. Any help would be appreciated. And go easy on me, I realize I made a mistake with it...but I guess it's now a task that I won't try again without more research from people who actually know what they're talking about

Thanks in advance guys.

-Pat
It is important to note that your blade remains entirely usable! Apart from the noted need for honing of course. What you have here is an aesthetic problem, and nothing that will effect the actual performance of the blade unless there is oxidation on the edge itself.

One man's tarnish is another's patina. Most of the razors I use regularly are mid-19th century Sheffield blades that have all sorts of patina. Personally, I love it. It drives other guys crazy, and they chase the mirror finish. To each his own.

In the end it is a personal thing so if the tarnish is bugging you (as I suspect it is!) then by all means to what you need to do to get rid of it. But just be aware that 'usability' of the blade has not been harmed in any way by the presence of tarnish, assuming the edge is clear.