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vantique 25th May 2013 09:56 AM

Sword for I.D.
 
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Hi,

I need your help on this one. Thanks guys!! :shrug: :shrug:

Robert 28th May 2013 10:05 PM

Hello Vantique, What you have looks to me to be a post WWII Luzon kris sword.

Best,
Robert

David 28th May 2013 10:23 PM

I personally stop a bit short of referring to swords like this as "kris". At least from my perspective a blade needs certain other aspects (asymmetrical base, a gonjo/gangya, separate or otherwise, etc.) to be rightfully called a kris. Often folks refer to it as such due to the wavy blade, but a wavy blade alone does not a kris make and many kris in fact have straight blades. :)
I agree with Robert that it is fairly contemporary and probably from the Luzon area of the Philippines.

Battara 29th May 2013 01:21 AM

Oh yes recent Ilocano style Filipino piece.

vantique 29th May 2013 04:53 AM

Thank you so much good people. I was hoping it was a katipunan sword :o . I'll keep digging in dusty antique shop corners, who knows................. :).


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