LOL!!!
Well explained Glen, and your sense of humor outstanding! I appreciate your patient explanation, and it would appear that while I am chasing zebras to find the source of hoofbeats.........Fernando has completely nailed this case!!!! BRILLIANT NANDO!!!!
Its a hornbill!!!!!!! why the heck didnt I think of that.
I do recall that great discussion with Fernando, and with the instances of European style hilts in West Africa, especially with thier skills with brass, this may well be the solution.
All the best,
Jim
PS Loved the Woody Woodpecker analogy!!!!
perfect!