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I have noticed that over time the blade steel and solder joint oxidize differently and cause that little gap, along with the rest of the solder joint, to stick out like a sore thumb. It is almost impossible for the end user to maintain the uniformity of finish in that area without causing damage in the form of unsightly scratches over time, which ultimately has the potential to create unhappy clients. I hand file my guards and press fit them, even so I often must make two and sometimes three guards for one knife in order to get it as near perfect as humanly possible. It isn't fun, but it's the right thing to do on a custom hand made knife.
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