If I were to consider spending a lot of money again, I would return to Plisson for one of their genuine Ivory handle (ethically sourced!) HMW... and you know what, this time next year I just might!
I like the genuine Ivory ones but it is a serious amount of coin. I would consider asking if it could be viewed and then go to France on a cheap flight and take my French friend with me to translate. Not an option where you are I think.
Anyway that was a bit of the natural topic drift, did you take the plunge and use the Plisson?