I don't know the answer, an argument could be made for either. I beleive it stands to reason that the difficulty of fitting the stamp on the ricasso led to blade placed stamps, then to a smaller stamp. That's my guess!
*added text* After going through a couple of books, all chain link fighters arrears stamped on the blade. So much fo my theory, huh?
Edited by Wally (12/27/1602:58 AM) Edit Reason: added text.