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21st April 2005, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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Need help on what type this sword is!!!
Hi Guys,
Since you seem to know a lot about swords, can you tell me what type of sword this is. The brass hilt and the copper(am I right with this?) handguard in my opinion is new. Or is the whole sword a reproduction? Thanks. |
21st April 2005, 08:09 PM | #2 |
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It looks like Parang Nabur from the Vizayas....
I am sure there is a special name for it, but our "Vizayan" members prefer to keep their classification to themselves so that we, mere mortals, look stupid and ask for thier opinion |
21st April 2005, 09:26 PM | #3 |
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Actually, I think it is Moro based on the specific okir motif on the blade, but is very recent and for the market.
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22nd April 2005, 12:47 AM | #4 |
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I agree with Battara, the okir work looks very much like recent okir work being done in Maranao areas. Also the scabbard tip reminds me of some more recent Maranao scabbards (though I suppose it could also remind me of older garab/talibong scabbards as well). The blade kinda reminds me of a Chinese blade, but then the guard reminds me of Visayas. Hmmm... However, I think Ill have to scratch my head a bit, and say I dunno for the type of sword.
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22nd April 2005, 03:00 AM | #5 |
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Actually I bought it also from a Maranao. But what bothers me is the pommel. Moro doesn't have a pommel like these on their swords. I guess it is Visayan then. As you can see on the picture this sword has been used. It once belonged to a "barabgay tanod" in Lanao. A barangay tanod is a local civilian enforcer. The blade on this sword is solidly built and I think it is not made as tourist sword. I guess it is a Visayan sword spiced up with Maranao flavor.
Thanks again guys. |
22nd April 2005, 06:56 AM | #6 | |
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