Scratch Under Blade Etch???

[Timstools]

Hi
This knife has a scratch near the blade etch. I was about to complain to the seller but then I noticed the scratch appears to go underneath the blade etch and continues out the other side. Scratch is exagerated in photo.

Just wondering if this knife would be considered mint as it obviously was not considered serious enough for it to become a second and blade etch was then put over top??

 

[fireman]

really nice knife!!! my guess is it had to be scratched before they done the etch, maybe someone had a long day and didnt notice it. but i doubt it takes away from any value, especially if u just like the knife. is that a real stag handle?? i doubt the scratch takes anything away from it though. the etch isnt distorted or anything, so i say its still mint. of course, if u dont want it, u can always send it to me, i can add it to the "KRIS RELIEF FUND", and send u a nice coffee mug for your contribution!!!! seriously, i wouldnt stress the scratch, it doesnt look to obvious witht he etch covering it.

kris

 

[Timstools]

Thanks Kris
Yes it is a stag handle not delrin as many are, normally dont get stag knives but I didnt want to let this one pass.

When Im holding the knife I cant see scratch unless really looking for it. I cant fault the rest of it. . It is a nice knife I dont think there were too many of these made. First scratch that Ive even seen under etch.

I guess it also shows what its possible to hide it a photo because it cant be seen in one pic but is clear in other.
Thanks Tim