Looks well made
I am not sure if it is part of the wood, but it looks like some marring from manufacturing processes. I am not leaving a bad review as overall it seems very solid and beautiful, just wish the visible side of the handle didn't have the marks. The other side does not, so I may flip it and just use it upside down.<br /><br />Also, this could be a knot or something in the wood grain, so keep that in mind.
Rating: 4 stars