I find it very alarming that the fakers have gotten to the point of reproducing a hairpin blade pattern. It doesn't look etched either. Buuut ... there is so much about this one that says 'fake' to me. I think it more prudent to to go into detail, since all it does is educate the fakers. I do agree with Tim's assessment of the corrosion, however. Send me an e-mail, if you want my oh-so-insightful comments on why I think it is a repro
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