Hello Brad,
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				In your picture it appears that the hilt has been removed?
			
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 Yes.
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				What is the best way to do that without damaging it?
			
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 http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...35&postcount=3
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				Is there someone in the Pacific Northwest region who could restore the blade?
			
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 Won't be easy to find someone in the US (and elsewhere). Several members are working on blades from their collections.
Regards,
Kai