Waldorf MOP Tang fancy scale to be restored

Here's one I got recently that REALLY tickles my fancy.
The etched blade and detailed scales are what I prize. There are mop covered tang that seems, to me, out of place with the color flow.
Do you think this is original?
I'll be getting a vibratory tumbler to try this nondestructive way of cleaning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...IMGP0861-2.jpg

I'm not sure I should do this with the covered tang.
What do youse think???
Isn't this blade so cool!!!???
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...r/IMGP0860.jpg

Thinking about it. I should NOT make this my first restore project. I should have some sacrificial razors to get my dremel, polish, scale work honed (all pun intended=API) :)

WOUAOUUUUUUUUUUUHHH!!!!
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no more to say!!!!!