Your raven model MP 25 is not worth much.In the description you describe the current value is kisted at 60 dollars.
The finish. Most people prefer stainless with a high shine (polished) finish. Satin has a dull finish to it (unpolished)
The finish is the metal and/or coating of the metal. Stailess steel or polished stainless steel. Bare metal or blued (looks black), colored case hardened.... etc...
stainless
Matte finish will leave less fingerprints. This is because for shiny finish, the reflection is clearer and is therefore more susceptible to showing marks and flaws. The matte is not shiny, therefore this would be a better fit for kids and the like.
It's a Millennium by Batesville Casket (Batesville, Indiana). The Millennium is a premium stainless steel with a hand polished chrome mirror finish. 24K gold plated hardware. The Promethean was MJ's custom made, full couch only in a hand polished bronze/gold color
It is a finish which is being used on many appliances. It is one color or shades of one color which looks like stainless steel but when you touch it, it does not leave fingerprints like stainless steel.
hairline stainless steel is pointing to its finish or type of coating. literally it has fine or minute straight lines like hair on its finish.
Satin is a finish on the stainless steel which changes its look.
Yes, they can be stripped clean and then polished (raw brass), or a new coat of lacquer or other finish can be applied.
Brushed nickel has a brushed dull finish. Polished nickel has a smooth shiny surface.
Sandblasting is one way of producing a matte finish.
ProtectaClear is a protective coating that is designed for protecting stainless steel.