Any cause for concern?

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zakkmann

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I recently aquired a few axe heads and after cleaning one of them up i noticed a 1/4 inch crack at the front of the eye on the top and the bottom. I think they are from the forging. Can anyone clarify this? Thanks :D Can't post attachments or I would put up some pics.
 
crack as in the surface finish is cracked or crack as in the metal is splitting?
If the metal is split, that axehead could likely go to the forge. If it's the finish/surface then let it be, it'll wear away.
 
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Looks to just be the fold mark, though it seems to extend a bit more past the eye than I would personally like...

What axe head is that btw?
 
Yeah, I am not sure who the maker is as there are no makers marks. Its 7" long and has a bit length of 4 1/4" and im guessing it weighs about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds.

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