The best I found is an "Aquarium Putty". It is a plasticine-like stuff sold in any aquarium store. Similar stuff is sold in hardware stores; I do not remember the brand name but it is also epoxy putty for fixing motorboats.
Add to it orange and black paint ( art store) and squish well. Add colors as needed. Holds like a rock. Just tamp it very well around the tang.
I learned the trick from Artzi's thread on how to fix Kilij handle.
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