As is, damaged, scraches, cracks, not recommended if you are sensitive about condition.

Cracks or something influence on sound,especially when strike hard.

So strike softly is recommended, then it is good antique bells.

If strike softly, no damaged sound !

It is great for meditation use.

In. A house, no need to strike hard for personal use.

We can offer a striker( it may differ from the image ) for free, then please let us know if needed.

京都金竜 作Kyoto Kin Ryu Saku