Hi Maurice,  
 
about the windings i meant on the top of the handle , when i see photo,s of other pade there is often some rattan on top of the handle. 
 
The windings you refer to ,are still intact with a nice patin. 
 
I will bring this one next time i come by for a coffee. 
 
 
Greetz, 
 
Danny
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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