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RobT · 14th October 2006, 02:15 AM

Hi joshualayne,
I'm pretty sure SEA is correct. I think it is a Philippine blade from the Visayan islands. I think the short ferrule and swelling of the hilt next to the ferrule indicates the island of Batangas. The real Philippine experts on the forum will know for sure.
Sincerely,
RobT

14th October 2006, 02:15 AM	#3
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 528	Visayan Hi joshualayne, I'm pretty sure SEA is correct. I think it is a Philippine blade from the Visayan islands. I think the short ferrule and swelling of the hilt next to the ferrule indicates the island of Batangas. The real Philippine experts on the forum will know for sure. Sincerely, RobT