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Is this blade worth saving?
Hi guys, I'm new here. New in-fact to straight razors. I've always had an intrigue for them. But never the budget or family history to be lucky enough to get one.
However, this last Christmas my dad bought me a quality german safety razor that I've been loving. That's only increased my urge to want a straight razor too.
Well today I was out at the coast with my wife and friends, we stopped at an antique shop and I randomly asked if they had any straight razors. Turns out they had a few. One for $70, one for $15, and just a blade for $1!
So I checked the blade out and my in-experienced eye told me it might be salvageable. So I picked it up (along with some in the package original gillette safety razor blades, and Gillette adjustable height safety razor) all for 5 dollars!
Now come the tough part, I'll admit I know hardly anything about this blade, but nearest I can tell it's at least 60 years old. I know it's not a collectable, but was hoping someone here could take a look and see if it was worth restoring for my daily blade?
It's labeled as: Non - XLL, Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield England. Medium Size Hollow Ground.
The edge has a few minor chips and there is pitting (that I can see). Please let me know if it's worth saving.