Took a closer look at the fork today. I believe it is bent right at the joint where the steerer tube meets the crown, the fork blades look fine. I'm going to straighten it, then I'll chemically strip the paint at the site of the bend and take it to work so I can examine it under a microscope for any stress fractures or fatigue. If nothing shows up it's a keeper.
Just an FYI, you can't use mechanical stripping methods like a wire brush, Scotch Brite or media blasting because it can fold surface metal into any cracks causing them to blend in.
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