Bronze can be resharpened that much is fine. But other damage was limited. Bends and dents andd the like can only be repaired so often before the metal becomes

Bronze can be resharpened that much is fine. But other damage was limited. Bends and dents andd the like can only be repaired so often before the metal becomes brittle. Work Hardening is sort of the application of this process just to the surface/edge.