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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2025, 10:42 PM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you Battara. Indeed the maker's mark is...

Thank you Battara. Indeed the maker's mark is interesting. I am not sure if the box after "1945" is a maker's mark also with a different design.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th March 2025, 01:51 PM
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Vintage Ilocano knife

I acquired this vintage Sinan Gemgem Tabak . It is in really good condition.These were common as souvenirs when the World War 2 came to a conclusion. What I love about this is the date stamp on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2025, 05:47 AM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you also man.

Thank you also man.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2025, 05:40 AM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you for the compliments Battara and Sajen!...

Thank you for the compliments Battara and Sajen! I am very happy how this budiak looks now it has a shaft.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th February 2025, 11:50 AM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Budiak re-shafted

It's been a while since I shared something in this forum. I bought this piece for some time without the original shaft. Fortunately, there is an artisan near my area who attached it to a new shaft....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2024, 01:40 PM
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Views: 7,331
Posted By h0ll0wman
This is the original look when I acquired it.

This is the original look when I acquired it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th November 2024, 01:39 PM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Another old gunong for my collection

Antique Gunong restoration

I am happy regarding the final look of this old gunong after my restoration. When I acquired this piece the blade already had deep rusts, the silver fittings on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,523
Posted By h0ll0wman
Restored

I did my best to restore it however I cannot remove the pitting from the rusts because it is too deep. I also applied linseed oil to the scabbard. I noticed there are remnants of green paint on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2024, 01:11 PM
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Views: 17,523
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you. In response to Rick, the pandays of...

Thank you. In response to Rick, the pandays of the different provinces of Panay also forge talibongs in their own style. This talibong from Panay is different from the talibon/garab that we know....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 02:16 PM
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Views: 17,523
Posted By h0ll0wman
Based from the information of my friend in...

Based from the information of my friend in Ilioilo, this blade has similar features from talibongs made in Antique (pronounced as an-tee-ke) province.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 01:55 PM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Talibong of unknown origin

I recently acquired this not so old talibong which has the following features: The blade is chisel grind for right hand, the guard is made of wood, the hilt seems to be carved from carabao horn with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,567
Posted By h0ll0wman
Interesting! Thank you sir for this valuable...

Interesting! Thank you sir for this valuable information.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 12:10 PM
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Views: 17,567
Posted By h0ll0wman
I see. That is interesting. This is the first...

I see. That is interesting. This is the first time I encountered the word "Siput/sipit" in describing the blade profile of the barung. I believe the bladesmiths here in the Philippines who make the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 09:37 AM
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Views: 17,567
Posted By h0ll0wman
Yes Kai. It is indeed a modern hilt. The ferrule...

Yes Kai. It is indeed a modern hilt. The ferrule is aluminum and the hilt is made of mahogany wood.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,567
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Battara. Thank you for the insight. I have...

Hello Battara. Thank you for the insight. I have a Chinese friend and he told me that the chopmark is not a Chinese charater. May I know what you mean when you said "spit barong"?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2024, 01:19 PM
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Views: 17,567
Posted By h0ll0wman
Barung with chopmark/stamp

I recently acquired this barung which has a chopmark/stamp. The hilt is modern.

I am not sure if the mark on this blade is authentic. I have read ,and was told also, that there are some instances...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,859
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you Kino. Speaking of gunong, it is not...

Thank you Kino. Speaking of gunong, it is not accurately represented in the plaque along with the other blades. haha.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2024, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,859
Posted By h0ll0wman
These plaques are really good. Sadly the quality...

These plaques are really good. Sadly the quality of modern moro plaques cannot match the old ones. The photo I posted is the best one I got. No one makes good quality weapons of moroland plaques here...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,859
Posted By h0ll0wman
Weapons of Moroland plaque

4 years ago this was easy to find in Davao city when the original Aldevinco (the iconic souvenir store in Davao city) was still standing. Now it took me a long time to find one so I purchased it once...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2024, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,344
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you Detlef. Yes these "stones" are plastic...

Thank you Detlef. Yes these "stones" are plastic indeed. I am having a hard time polishing this aluminum handle. There are some pitting on it. I think this requires sanding first before polishing. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2024, 01:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,344
Posted By h0ll0wman
Aluminum hilt blade

Just when I thought I couldn't find these anymore in the Philippines, one shows up. They still make these aluminum hilt blades in my country but not this ornate anymore. I have a modern longer blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,268
Posted By h0ll0wman
That is a very nice aluminum hilt. They still...

That is a very nice aluminum hilt. They still make these in the Philippines. I recently acquired an Espada y Daga set from Cebu but the hilts of these are not as ornate as yours and there are no date...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,244
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Ian. Thank you for the insights. I am...

Hello Ian. Thank you for the insights. I am agreeing with you that it looks like from the WWII era.The blade has a chisel grind for right hand.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,244
Posted By h0ll0wman
Pinuti?Samar blade?

I just got this old small blade, almost like a child's sword. I am guessing it is vintage. I believe it has some features of blades of the Pinuti from Cebu or a blade from Samar. Since it has a guard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2023, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,678
Posted By h0ll0wman
Small antique kris

I won this at an auction. This is one of the smallest antique kris in my collection. The overall length is about 24 inches. I am not sure if the scabbard is original. The wood in the handle does not...
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