Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
And yes "Acier Fondu" is French, after Huntsman invented "Cast Steel" the English cutlers didn't like the new steel so Huntsman was selling most of his production to France hence the mark "Acier Fondu". Decades later they were force to use it to compete with the French and many used the "Acier Fondu" markings because what was made from the French was superior as far as steel goes.
So to surface the old legend, the Anchor signifying Birmingham, which I've read has no or little basis in fact...curious as to why the Anchor stamp is missing? Any ideas?