I sent Mr. JLROETTGER a PM first, but got to thinking about how many may read this post. I'm sure I may step on some toes, but look at the pictures closely. There is rust and pitting at the edge. If you can't hone to good steel, then all of that work put into this project to restore it would be done on a razor that could not be used. Unless one of the guru's step in and correct me & my suggestions, I stick to my guns and say to hone it or have it honed (skills vary) FIRST to make sure it's worth a restore, no matter of who made it.