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Originally Posted by xasterix
Maguindanao blades have an outline at the elephant's "mouth," Maguindanao and Maranao battle blades have raised spines at the middle, etc.
Hope this helps!
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Thank you again for your responses. Could I ask some follow up questions for clarification?
What is the outline at the elephant's mouth?
Secondly. If the blade of "A" is thin, light, and springy like a butchers knife. Lenticular in cross section. without a distinct raised spine and described in post #7 as "
For the blade itself- I would posit Mindanao (Maranao or Maguindanao); if I'm correct in this, then it's a hybrid piece, Mindanao blade with a Sulu dress." What would it be for? Without a raised spine is this a dress piece or could it be for quick slicing movements rather than heavy chopping blows?
"After sharpening, I use a honing steel to align the edges. IF it's a full wavy kris, I use the honing steel for everything (sharpening + honing). Sometimes I strop with leather as well." I have been experimenting with a honing steel this summer on softer chopping blades. Particularly on a small right-handed talibong the size of a large work knife. If you are stropping the blade with leather, should I take that to mean that you are getting your blades razor sharp or almost before cutting tests?