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That's not right...
As several others have mentioned that doesn't look quite right. The metal sleeve should pass through the stem clamp, spacers, and extend a couple CM or more into the headset. If it stops above the headset it's only serving to hold the star nut in place and to create a hell of a stress riser on one of the thinnest/scariest steerer tubes I ever tested. (And I test a lot of them....)
Also, as others have mentioned, I'm very glad to hear you're okay!
If you're still interested in carbon after doing your research let me know. We build a big guy fork with a steerer tube nearly twice as thick as the old Ouzo Pro. And for reference, the OP's tube was nearly twice as thick as the AQ. That's why they needed the sleeve. These are the forks we use for guys in the NBA and NFL etc.
Not necessarily trying to make a sale...Just wanted you to know you've got options.
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