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			Nice etch, you can always lighten it a bit with more polishing .
 I don't think this pommel is a recarve .
 
 Were I you; I would not attempt to unmount it .
 I expect the work for better or worse is of local origin .
 As such, IMO, it should be left alone .
 
 You got a good sword .
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