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Yeah thought it was a chip as I was quietly contemplating away when W&D ing the rust away. looked down to my horror and found this.

Oh well!

As a first time thing I can chalk it up to...

I acquired this Balmoral as a blade only and original box. It was a rust fest but I thought it would be a good project.

When I got rid of the surface rust I discovered (caused) the large split...