I think there was an earlier post on the pros and cons of polishing weapons. Ultimately, the decision rests on personal preferences and goals. Personally, I do not do any polishing, because I fear that I might destroy or eliminate any material on the surface of the metal that may be of historical significance (as future technologies allow advanced examination, etc.).
However, I do want to arrest rusting. Will an application of micro-crystalline wax do the job? (together with controlled environmental conditions).
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