I agree - always be careful. But .....

1. EP&S was a very prolific maker. I have seen woods from pale blond to tiger stripes to very dark shades.

2. Like all SS/SA manufacturers, Pack used different suppliers. They may have had a preferred one, but a different type of eagle is possible.

3. Most of their crossguards are pretty straight but they used the slightly curved ones now and again

4. There is slight discoloration or graying to the blade. Most of what you see is the remains of oil/wax crud. See how it has been pushed aside by the runners? Look at the third picture.

I see nothing there that scares me although I really like to see things in-hand.