Quote Originally Posted by Haroldg48 View Post
Maybe, if you think it is a defect you could communicate with the seller. From the pictures it is hard to see what issue if any exist.

the one thing I will advise you is to not oils a blade until they've had time to dry fully.
Thank you of the advice. The area at the end of the blade almost appears dark gray to black and smooth. While the area on the spine is the same color as the rest of the blade, but has just lost its polish in this one area. This area is also catches if you rub your thumb nail across the spine. Thanks again for the advice.