Another Philippine sword....

roshan · 26th December 2007, 05:11 AM

This one was purchased at a market in Manila. Now this one is most likely a modern piece. Looks heavily influenced by the katana to me!

Battara · 26th December 2007, 06:17 PM

It is a mocern Filipino made copy of a Japanese katana. There is a factory there in the PI that makes them for export.

26th December 2007, 05:11 AM	#1
roshan Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20	Another Philippine sword.... This one was purchased at a market in Manila. Now this one is most likely a modern piece. Looks heavily influenced by the katana to me!

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26th December 2007, 06:17 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	It is a mocern Filipino made copy of a Japanese katana. There is a factory there in the PI that makes them for export.