Originally Posted by wotan
If you have the least historical knowledge and the least knowledge about IIIR edged weapons and etchings you cannot believe this template to be pre 45. When you do buy this without that least knowledge and without any research imho the fault is also on your side.
Regards,

In 100% agreement it should be obvious IMO to anybody with the least amount of knowledge. Likewise the fakers example here should be obvious that it was done on an old worn out HJ knife instead of using a bare metal plate. Best Regards, Fred

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