I know nothing about restoration, but reading all these posts I wonder if all this isn't overkill... I mean... sanding will, eventualy minimize the pitting and, despite the scaring, the blade can still be honed to shave worthyness, right? If so, and if none of you more experienced gentlemen don't mind me asking, why go through such trouble? It's a good blade, it can shave... Does it really have to be shiny and perfect?