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			Thank you both for your help. As I've mentioned before, I'm just starting this hobby so I want to try and make as few mistakes as possible. Thanks again. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Join Date: Nov 2004 
				
				
				
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			In the matter of polishing an item like this; I would take the approach of the original owner. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	He would have taken pride in this knife; it would be kept polished. Plate may wear away so polish gently.  | 
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