I too have heard this was possible but did not understand it and was afraid to spend the money on just a theory.
Thank you so much for the detailed explanations!
I sent him an email recently; this explains the delay.
Joe, don't worry about my stuff; there are more important things in life.
I hope you feel better soon!
I think there is probably a polishing difference in the "typical" 316 rep versus the "typical" 904 genuine. The genuine does have approximately twice the nickel composition, ~20% versus 10% in 316.
I imagine this would help the genuine to maintain its shine longer?