I always make a point of getting mine out at least once a season, and then wondering why I don't use it more - they're a lot of fun!
Get it copied if you want to use it, keep the original as a collectors item?
Has anyone had any luck getting one made with the splice up in the handle?
Hunts are the guys to speak to for that, they were the original UK manufacturer. Whether they've still got the handles needed is another question mind!
Well i prefer email correspondence when given the choice, much easier to keep track of what was said ect.