Originally Posted by
Road Fan
Those cracks under the fork crown and the not-too-clean braze between the blade and the crown look like a fracture waiting to happen. I'd have it inspected by a frame builder to find out if it is safe, and if not, if it is repairable.
I don't think what you're seeing are cracks, but the brazing is definitely a problem. The casting of the fork crown does not look like the cleanest, so the underside has some craggy "extra" material on either side of the steerer tube's underbelly.
Yes, point taken -- at a minimum, it seems I need an expert opinion from someone who can get his/her hands on it.