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!

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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 (12/27/16 02:58 AM)
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