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I would suggest a glossy black; black horn, celloid, plastic. Would look cool with brass polished up, maybe brass liners if you like.

I get what were talking about now, do have any pics with it slid off? Do you see any marks on blade that might have held the blade in place? Ie grooves, holes, dents? If there aren't any then some...

Pictures would help, since there a heat treated blade that almost rules out soldering or welding. Are any pins that are sheared off? There's always epoxy, glue it solid.