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Ian · 17th February 2005, 01:44 AM

Mike:

I cannot recall seeing any Lumad weapons that were full tang in construction. Others may have seen such, but I think this one is more likely northern Philippines in origin (probably Tagalog), where peened over, full tang hilts are common.

Ian.

17th February 2005, 01:44 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,359	Mike: I cannot recall seeing any Lumad weapons that were full tang in construction. Others may have seen such, but I think this one is more likely northern Philippines in origin (probably Tagalog), where peened over, full tang hilts are common. Ian.