No that's not rust. It's called Patina and I left it on for a reason. Normally I believe in restoring razors to their original splendor or improving on the factory look...however there are straight razor puritans who don't appreciate the "history" being erased from the antique. On this particular blade...I agree.
This is an extremely rare George Savage and Sons straight razor. They almost never show up any more. In fact this is the first I've seen. The first reason is because the blade is from 1842. That's almost 180 years at this point. A lot can go wrong over 180 years. Second, This company only stuck around for 2 or 3 years. I don't know the history of why that is. They are regarded as some of the finest blades ever made and I'm not just saying that.
You can see from these photos that edge would love to slice you in two.
It is extremely shave ready. :) To be honest...that one was sitting in my project pile for awhile. I just looked at it and noticed what it was. the tang impressions are poor but I made out the name. I'd love to take credit for the edge but I don't remember working on it. I might have and forgot. It looks like my work...maybe...who knows. I'm rambling.
If you're looking for a Savage & Sons...here's your shot....it might be your last. I don't know how to price it honestly. There's nothing to compare it to. I think 150 is reasonable. Anything less and I'd prefer put it in my museum of straight razors.
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