I originally thought that too Glennbad but the top of that piece is like a machined finish( in hand it looks different) and I don't know what type on Blade that would be, it would have to be very short.
Even though there are file marks on it,the Bolsters are un touched.
I don't know how or if that could be done.
Finding another 1309 would be the key eh?
Charlie, I did read that on here..it's always amazing to Me finding out what Co's made knives for other Co's
Update...well I stand corrected.. I moved it with the Pliers of my multi-tool so it is the sad remains
of a former Blade/tool.....

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