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			Hi Guys, sorry to be tardy in replying.  The blade came off woith out any problems.  The "glue" melted partly, I was able to twist off the handle and remove the glue plug.  The plug was slightly rubber-like but as it cooled it became quite hard and plastic like.  It really is amazing stuff.
 The handle has a nice smell - almost sweet.  Sandalwood?  The tang shows a twisted profile.  There was no wound fabric around the tang.
 
 I'm on holidays right now so I can't post some pics.  I post them next week.
 
 Greg
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