Are new valve locks necessary

I wasn't sure if I should use them. But if they been doing the job for 40yrs who knows maybe there good for another 40yrs. I don't have a lot of experience with changing out springs or valve locks in this case its my first time. I guess most people would just buy all new locks for insurance sake.

I typically replace them, but use Mopar Performance or Isky locks. Locks displace metal on the valve, leave a sharp edge, even on stock engines, so something is going on. Unfortunately, it looks like Cheap Junk wins again. What are they thinking?