Philippine Insurrection sword ??

drac2k · 16th June 2014, 10:29 PM

I had to work yesterday, so on the way home I decided to stop at an antique mall and look around. I found this to my surprise and it was inexpensive as well.This is what I believe to be a Philippine Insurrection sword, but the handle reminds me of the Chinese "River Pirate," knives and swords.
Any input would be appreciated.

Rick · 16th June 2014, 10:38 PM

Congratulations !
I'd vote for that location and approximate time period .
Nice high end carving work too .

Sajen · 16th June 2014, 11:10 PM

Also from me congratulation! Very nice Luzon piece. How long is it that you call it sword? Would like to see pictures when you have cleaned the blade.

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 17th June 2014, 02:32 AM

Thanks gentlemen ; the total length is about 23 inches.

Battara · 17th June 2014, 03:29 AM

I would also add that this might be from Illokos Norte, making this Ilokano.

Also good carving, using their form of "okie" motif.

Robert · 17th June 2014, 05:20 PM

Sorry it has taken me so long to post a reply about your very nice new addition to your collection, but I was trying to locate a photo of the hilt of one of my daggers to add for comparison to your sword/long dagger. As you can see the carving on the two hilts is very similar in their detailing. I am in total agreement with what has been said so far about your piece so I cannot really add anything new to the discussion. Again, my congratulations to you for your great luck in finding this.

Best,
Robert

P.S.
I want to mention that the horn hilt on my dagger is actually as dark as your example and that the only reason it looks this light is because of the lighting used to try to bring out the detailing when the photo was taken.

16th June 2014, 10:29 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,231	Philippine Insurrection sword ?? I had to work yesterday, so on the way home I decided to stop at an antique mall and look around. I found this to my surprise and it was inexpensive as well.This is what I believe to be a Philippine Insurrection sword, but the handle reminds me of the Chinese "River Pirate," knives and swords. Any input would be appreciated. Attached Images

17th June 2014, 05:20 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Sorry it has taken me so long to post a reply about your very nice new addition to your collection, but I was trying to locate a photo of the hilt of one of my daggers to add for comparison to your sword/long dagger. As you can see the carving on the two hilts is very similar in their detailing. I am in total agreement with what has been said so far about your piece so I cannot really add anything new to the discussion. Again, my congratulations to you for your great luck in finding this. Best, Robert P.S. I want to mention that the horn hilt on my dagger is actually as dark as your example and that the only reason it looks this light is because of the lighting used to try to bring out the detailing when the photo was taken. Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 17th June 2014 at 05:34 PM.

16th June 2014, 10:38 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Congratulations ! I'd vote for that location and approximate time period . Nice high end carving work too .

16th June 2014, 11:10 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Also from me congratulation! Very nice Luzon piece. How long is it that you call it sword? Would like to see pictures when you have cleaned the blade. Regards, Detlef

17th June 2014, 02:32 AM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,231	Thanks gentlemen ; the total length is about 23 inches.

17th June 2014, 03:29 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	I would also add that this might be from Illokos Norte, making this Ilokano. Also good carving, using their form of "okie" motif.