Starvin
Yes I believe you are correct. Dagger collectors are a lot like coin guys and firearm guys(and gals).
They like items left AS IS, not messed with.
You can not clean the items even, just a super light wipe, but not even this with coins.
JR ans Kris are super people to learn from. I was lucky enough to meet them both years ago at our local little show, and found out they live about 20 min away. Every time I pass on a great deal on a common dagger, I blame it on JR. But then when I finally find a nice one, JR gets the blame also.
Have not seen your dagger, but I would wait for sure before I did anything to it. SS dagger, email JR a picture of it for his opinion.
Take care
Ed
