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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 08:02 AM
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Posted By harimauhk
Tausug barung?

Came across this barung in the Philippines last weekend and didn't pick it up as I felt the price was too high. What do you guys think of it? Definitely 20th century (circa WW2 I believe) with good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2011, 07:52 AM
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Views: 38,241
Posted By harimauhk
I'll see what I can do ;)

I'll see what I can do ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2011, 06:21 AM
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Views: 7,973
Posted By harimauhk
Hi Robert, I have mine in storage--I'd have...

Hi Robert,

I have mine in storage--I'd have to check. :) Pandays throughout the Philippines were taught to put similar markings on their blades, and many continue to do so without really knowing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2011, 06:12 AM
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Views: 38,241
Posted By harimauhk
Thanks Kuk! I only have five days there, so I'm...

Thanks Kuk! I only have five days there, so I'm going to focus on the coastal areas of Sabah this time. It's going to be an exciting year. Southern Thailand, Mindanao and West Java are all definites!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2011, 06:05 AM
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Views: 38,241
Posted By harimauhk
I found this thread when looking for info on the...

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans. :) I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,973
Posted By harimauhk
I have two similar-sized talibongs from WWII with...

I have two similar-sized talibongs from WWII with kamagong handles and scabbards. BTW, the filemarking on the tang is found throughout the Philippines and is believed to be an ancient symbol that is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,694
Posted By harimauhk
I've met the man in person and most of his...

I've met the man in person and most of his immediate family. They are absolutely swamped with orders and they don't make pretty knives, although by Cebu standards, they have excellent fit and finish....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2010, 03:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
All of them made it--the one with the exposed...

All of them made it--the one with the exposed blade is a busese. Still learning. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2010, 02:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Got the first four and the last three should be...

Got the first four and the last three should be here Monday morning. :) Amazing it took so long when Manila is only a two-hour flight from HK!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2010, 03:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Was your bolo sent by Regular Airmail or by EMS?...

Was your bolo sent by Regular Airmail or by EMS? I contacted the local post office and they said that the EMS package never even got here. Friday was a public holiday in the Philippines, and then the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2010, 01:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Interesting viewpoint--thanks for sharing. Yes, I...

Interesting viewpoint--thanks for sharing. Yes, I believe balisongs are being made just for the market--the older FHMs I've seen look like they were much better made, and I've seen lots of aluminum...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2010, 04:42 AM
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Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
I bought a santa rosario outside Quiapo church on...

I bought a santa rosario outside Quiapo church on Friday, and 20 Piso of those roasted peanuts and a Barangay Police t-shirt on Raon. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Thanks for posting that pic up Miguel! I was in...

Thanks for posting that pic up Miguel! I was in Lipa twice last week and I never thought to check the palengke...I went to Robinson's looking for Batangas t-shirts with balisongs on them, but they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
The test was performed with the old 1 Piso...

The test was performed with the old 1 Piso coin--the new ones are harder I guess. ;) I picked up seven balisongs this time and I'm waiting for them to arrive by EMS and post...hopefully they make it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 49,340
Posted By harimauhk
Sounds good! I'll see if I can find it here--I...

Sounds good! I'll see if I can find it here--I live in Hong Kong. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th March 2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 49,340
Posted By harimauhk
Yep, the Chinese influence is evident in the...

Yep, the Chinese influence is evident in the Phils, particularly more recent influence. I was surprised to see dim sum for sale everywhere and I bought some hopia at Goldilocks without realizing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd March 2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 49,340
Posted By harimauhk
Hi PepperSkull, Just thought I'd point out...

Hi PepperSkull,

Just thought I'd point out that the term "kuntao" is Chinese in origin, and would probably not be used by the Moro to describe their own arts. It is the same as "kune do" in Jeet...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
I don't EDC anything stainless aside from my...

I don't EDC anything stainless aside from my Nalgene and my SAK. :) I replied to your last e-mail last night.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
That's exactly how I feel. I didn't even want a...

That's exactly how I feel. I didn't even want a "Rambo" bali. ;) I carry a Victorinox Huntsman for when I need to open a bottle!

Mang Ona is a great guy and a real Batangueno barako! He's in great...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2010, 04:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
The three I bought from Ona were stamped "ONA'S"...

The three I bought from Ona were stamped "ONA'S" on the bottom--you can just about make that out in the first pic. I tried to get a pic of the marking, but I couldn't make one. I personally prefer...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2010, 04:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Here are pics of the bearing groove on the...

Here are pics of the bearing groove on the stag-handled balisong, the actual stag inserts, the narra wood and horse bone on the kris balisong from Liza Villareal and a group shot of my FHM...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2010, 04:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Blades out...

Here they are open and latched. :) On the 29 and the deer antler balis, you can see grooves left from the bearings that were used to make the blades!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2010, 04:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Got my new balisongs :)

On the right: 23 cm deer antler balisong. In the middle: my only veintenueve. Kamagong inserts. On the right--a kris blade balisong with narra wood and horse bone inserts. :) Assorted balisong...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Salamat Miguel! Still waiting for the three I...

Salamat Miguel! Still waiting for the three I bought to show up by EMS, so hopefully they will. I was at Quiapo Church yesterday, so hopefully my prayers will get them here safely.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th February 2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 61,639
Posted By harimauhk
Love ko Pilipinas

Check your e-mail. I hung out with him today and bought some of the best balisongs he had to offer. :) He taught me how he opens them that fast too. He told me he was inspired to work on his openings...
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