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The value of an antique is destroyed by re-finishing the piece.
On the other hand, if a knife is already too messed up to be an antique or is not really a collectable, then by all means restore it (or fix it up) to be in useful shape. While there are some objects that are best kept in pristine condition, most guns and knives were meant to be used and are just a waste if they are not used - and if they are not usable.
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God bless Texas! Now let's secede!!
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