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Originally Posted by DaveS

Detlef: I think that the last side of the blade to be hammered always seems to have the pattern a little less clear, at least that is my theory. Maybe some smiths on the forum would be able to verify this idea.........Dave

Hello Dave,

interestingly theory, this is now the third blade in my collection where it is like this. And it is in all cases the back side where the pattern is less clear. And all three blades have like Jose write a more subtle visible lamination.

Regards,
Detlef