Thread: Bengall first attempt at restoration - questions and assistance

Hello,

I picked up this Bengall yesterday at an antique shop for $9.00. I know the razor had some issues like rust, grime etc, but there were no visible cracks or chips in the blade, and the scales looked to be in good shape. There is very little to no hone wear, so I took a chance.

I removed the majority of grime and rust with my dremel tool, and MAAS, and this is what I'm left with so far. There is still some pitting (devil's rust?), but I think with more elbow grease and MAAS, I can remove more of it.

What is a bit concerning at this point is the edge. There appears to be more of the black stuff, and with my limited arsenal of tools, I don't want to put a ton of time and effort into this restoration if you would advise otherwise.

Should I continue on and attempt to hone it?

Also, between the scales at the hinge pin, it is near impossible to remove the grime and surface rust with a dremel or cloth. I saw a video where Lynn used a fiberglass pen to remove rust and grime. Are there other options to consider too?

Thanks!