A Katipunan era Luzon matulis

Sajen · 15th July 2014, 10:32 PM

Just have purchased this sword, I think that it is a Katipunan era Luzon matulis with S knuckle guard and peened tang, the handle is very similar with one shown in the Macao exhibition. The scabbard is sadly only partly received. it is 27 inch (68,6 cm) long. Any opinion?

Sajen · 15th July 2014, 10:36 PM

Here for comparison the one from the Macao exhibition.

Robert · 16th July 2014, 04:34 AM

Great catch Detlef, I must say that again I am jealous of your luck in finding these wonderful items you have been coming up with. The sunburst/sunray hilt design is always nice to find on an older hilt like. As you have already pointed out the scabbard is in poor condition but I would rather have an original one in poor condition than none at all. At least with this you could have a correct copy made if you wanted. I also agree with you on your dating and with the sunray hilt design also on the probability of a of a Katipunan connection. Again my congratulations to you on yet another great find my friend.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 16th July 2014, 06:38 PM

Thank you very much mate!

Will post some more pictures soon as I have received it.

Regards,
Detlef

15th July 2014, 10:32 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	A Katipunan era Luzon matulis Just have purchased this sword, I think that it is a Katipunan era Luzon matulis with S knuckle guard and peened tang, the handle is very similar with one shown in the Macao exhibition. The scabbard is sadly only partly received. it is 27 inch (68,6 cm) long. Any opinion? Attached Images

15th July 2014, 10:36 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Here for comparison the one from the Macao exhibition. Attached Images

16th July 2014, 04:34 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great catch Detlef, I must say that again I am jealous of your luck in finding these wonderful items you have been coming up with. The sunburst/sunray hilt design is always nice to find on an older hilt like. As you have already pointed out the scabbard is in poor condition but I would rather have an original one in poor condition than none at all. At least with this you could have a correct copy made if you wanted. I also agree with you on your dating and with the sunray hilt design also on the probability of a of a Katipunan connection. Again my congratulations to you on yet another great find my friend. Best, Robert

16th July 2014, 06:38 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Thank you very much mate! Will post some more pictures soon as I have received it. Regards, Detlef