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Noticed something on an old Collins

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When I was cleaning/smoothing up a Collins I just bought I noticed a faint line. It isn't cracked, it's just a faint line from side to side about 3" back from the edge.
I am thinking its a quench line from the tempering procedure.
Has anyone seen this before?

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I am pointing with my thumb at the mark.
 
that might be where the old coating stopped. IE: on my iltis there is black coating and then smooth blade.
 
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.
This is a great site, alot of helpful people here.
 
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