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Old 20th November 2013, 09:20 PM   #1
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Default Luzon itak?

Just win this Luzon bolo, think it is an itak? Am I correct? I like the unusal shape of the blade. Sadly there is no scabbard. 27" long.

What you think about?
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Old 21st November 2013, 01:05 AM   #2
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Yes you are correct. Might even be Tagalog.......
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Old 21st November 2013, 07:58 PM   #3
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Thank you Jose!

Can you explain please the different between a Luzon and Tagalog itak?

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Old 22nd November 2013, 01:26 AM   #4
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Well, Luzon is the northern large island of the Philippines. The Tagalog "tribe" or ethno-linguistic group lives on the southern part of Luzon. Since there are several groups living on Luzon, pinpointing to what group a piece belongs is obviously even better.

I hope I wasn't confusing.
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Old 22nd November 2013, 06:27 PM   #5
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Well, Luzon is the northern large island of the Philippines. The Tagalog "tribe" or ethno-linguistic group lives on the southern part of Luzon. Since there are several groups living on Luzon, pinpointing to what group a piece belongs is obviously even better.

I hope I wasn't confusing.
Thank you for clarification! No, you wasn't confusing, but I was unsure.
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Old 23rd November 2013, 12:51 AM   #6
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Great sword Detlef. The seven sided hilt on this piece I believe to be a rarer form than the more common octagon or tear-drop shaped ones. Very nice catch.

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