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If you have rust/pitting on the bevel it may be that when you go to hone it the bevel will fall apart in those spots with deep pitting. OTOH, it may be fine. If I get a blade like that the first...

Welcome to SRP. Just a heads up, it doesn't have to be pretty to shave you. Some guys don't mind a bit of tarnish left from cleaned up rust as long as it isn't pitting in and around the cutting edge....