Upon close inspection, the gangya is not separate. Sure looked like it until I got really close. See pics. 
 
Ferguson -- Looks like the hilt was made by the same guy or shop as mine. 
 
Mine does seem to have a laminated blade. Still staining. 
 
any other info you can tell me or want from me?
		 
		
		
		
			
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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