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Ya pretty sure its the same knot. Depending on what tools you have access to, it can be quite easy to remove them.

Band saw and a bench sander,

Cut through the handle an inch below the top,...

No wooden beech handled Omegas locally?

Thought I'd make a vid on how to easily and quickly remove a good quality boar knot from a beech wood handled Omega shaving brush.
These brushes can be found locally here in Canada for around $18...