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			I believe that Detlef is most probably correct. What you see on this blade is probably caused by the quenching of the blade. Here is a railroad spike that i forged into a dagger that has a similar effect to what we see on your blade and i an 100% positive that my blade is not pattern wielded.
		 
		
		
		
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