FULL Restoration of DESTROYED Caucasian Shashka

Hello folks! Today I have a restoration and a total rescue of the shashka! I don&even know where to start. In short, this is a non-statutory shashka sword of the 19th century, produced in Western Georgia, the type of shashka is Caucasian. Now, was some "master" trying to make a katana out of this unique item? What?! Serious? Why? I was in shock. But, well, it&time to save the item and restore the shashka as it should be! The first duty, I began to analyze the "handle". It wasn&easy, but I was lucky that the previous "master" didn&know how to use welding, so it took me 3 hours to do everything. Next, I used a rust remover, then washed, dried and oiled. Tang, then I had to go to the workshop to a friend because it took semi-automatic welding. The shank was made from a piece of steel plate of the same width and thickness, initially it turned out to be long (with a margin). The groove-to-groove fit method. Then, at home, I corrected the shank. I changed its length and shape, added holes and started sanding. I started sanding the blade with sandpaper from 80 to 240 grit. The goal is to clean up slightly and at the same time leave traces that have appeared over time. After finishing polishing the shashka sword, I moved on to the handle. The wood was chosen by beech, the method of cutting a groove under the tang of the shashka. Brass rivets with washers, epoxy glue. The handle was processed, and in the end covered with a black matte varnish for wood. The scabbard was made of...