Thread: Can this IXL be saved?

New to the Straight Razor world (Shave #100 should be at the end of August) but its going very well thanks to all the the support from the SRP community.
Since I have been kicked out of RAD Re-Hab more than once already, I needed to start learning how to not only hone but restore razors, something that I've found that I like doing.

This razor was one of those "gift with purchase" that came my way. It was in such sad shape that I decided to see if I could get it shave ready - and I managed to do that and shave with it (not bad for a noob) but I believe I put this frown in the center of the blade.
I believe that was from my 2" 1K and lack of experience...(getting a 3" 1K and a DMT 325)
When I set it down on graph paper to ask for help I see the smile...with the frown in the middle.

The Razor is a George Wostenholm & Sons IXL, Washington Works, Sheffield.

I've followed the posts on Bread-knifing, Bread-knifing at a 60 and 45 (hat tips Glenn and Lynn) but what should this look like if and when I fix it?
Since the spine has a slight bow will the edge match that bow?

For reference the grid is .25"



Despite all of the problems I was amazed at how well it shaved, it even ended my fear of spikes...

I await your advice and counsel...

At this point there does not seem to be a need for corrective actions..
i.e. It shaves well.

In general when a blade has a curved spine like this letting the edge
keep its smile can be a good thing.

When it needs it hone light and smooth with nice smooth strokes that wipe
magic marker ink from the sharp bit of the blade. Spend five or ten min
with MAAS or another polish prior to honing and in no time it will sparkle.

Look up "Rolling X Stroke" in the wiki, too. That will help you keep the spine and edge shaped the same.

Nice blade, by the way!