Thanks all - I apologize for not responding earlier!
I agree that this is quite unlikely to be anything else but a full tang.
Unless the tang is fully corroded, this will be easy to check with Rob's suggestion; simple electric testers are now very cheap and will come in handy for similar tests, including the pins at the side.
Also strong magnets as suggested by Wayne come in handy for a variety of purposes.
I'll report back when I find a bit of time for a testing session!
Regards,
Kai
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