Hi Norman
in my opinion.. ( i'm not a collector ) i'd have the handle rebuilt..it'll be obvious its new
- and waterings restored on fulad blade.. and no reshaping the tip and cop.. in my opinion that would take from the flavour of the blade.. as chips were from heavy use.... if you regrind the tip ..it'll take away from the straightness, and it'll be very obvious and odd
good luck on it
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