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I know what you're saying if you barely did it. Usually if it is a crack one side of the blade will move. I have done that. It might be okay. If you try it on an old strop, belt or some leather & it...

It looks like a crack to me. It appears to be the same length from the stabilizer. Like everyone else said, it might be okay. Do like Utopian said on an old strop, belt or even a piece of leather.