And there do some collectors exist (I am NOT one of them!) that do think crossgraining ("plistern" in german) is a NON wished effect during the manufacturing process of the blade Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes......
Wonderful conditioned baldes/daggers you show here, Nakida!
Regards,


wotan, gd.c-b#105

"Never look for sqare eggs" as a late owner of an original FHH-dagger used to say.