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A friend of mine just picked up this blade. Is it a Pira? If not what? Looks post WWII to me. No sheath unfortunately. Any ideas welcome.
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Hello David,
I think it's a rare Negrito Diplata from Luzon. Michael have posted once his beautiful example. Regards, Detlef |
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This blade is 15" long btw, just about 2" at the widest stop in width. |
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Here you can find some more information. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=negrito I've seen a few more but can't remember where. But I think that other knowledge members like Jose, Ian and some others will confirm my guess. Direct when I see this sword I was sure about the orgin. When your friend don't like it........ ![]() ![]() Regards, Detlef |
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I agree with Sajen. I have seen varying blade shapes on these.
Congratulations Dave - these are harder to find. |
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Thanks gentlemen. Again, José, this belongs to a good friend of mine so he get's the congrats....and he found it at a flea market for $20.
I am still curious about the name. Michael specifically calls it a Negrito Diplata which doesn't get me any hits anywhere. In the second thread you posted Detlef someone calls it a Negrito Bolo. That i find more hits for. So i'm still wondering where Michael found this name and if it is from any particular reference books. My friend should be pleased that he scored a rarity cheap. ![]() |
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