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A couple of months ago I saw what looked like a very interesting parang on ebay. I didn't bid on it and later I forgot about it, but I had saved the pictures and I thought I'd put them up for discussion. Now looking back at the pics, it looks fairly crude in execution. Despite their quantity, the fittings are crudely cut and engraved
![]() I don't remember the stats, and the seller's story was irrelevant. What do you folks think? Emanuel Last edited by Manolo; 27th January 2008 at 03:03 PM. |
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I think I remember this piece but not the Seller's story; or I have seen a very similar example .
This appears to be from the southern Philippines; their interpretation of a Katana, most likely post WWII . Jose ? ![]() |
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Maranao tourist piece - yeah, katana like to catch the unwary. Probably aluminum fittings. Very recent.
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Thanks, I do recall that it went for a pretty penny, 200$ or so.
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It probably sold for 25-50 dollars USD to this dealer from the PI.
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I'm guessing the buyer thoughts it's so odd it must be good
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