I bought a cheap antique shop razor today. Its not in bad condition, just needs fixed up and honed. I got almost all the rust from the blade itself but there is alot of ruse on the tang where I can't get to because of the scales. Is there any way I can take the blade off the scales and clean it and put it back on.
Thanks for any information.

Also, on a side note, The scales need cleaned or polished, what can I use with this or would it just be better to paint it?