Old talibong

[h0ll0wman]

The second one in my collection. I find it unusual that this talibong is engraved and with a date stamp of "1896".

[Sajen]

It's a nice one and the first I've seen which is dated at the blade. I've seen them dated on the scabbard before.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Here you can see a few more: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=talibong

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Here you can see a few more: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=talibong

Thanks for the redirect Detlef!

Interesting blade; something about the profile reminds me more of a pinuti- Cebu rather than Leyte/Samar. Also the first time I've seen the date engraved on the blade.

[jokrho]

Originally Posted by xasterix

Thanks for the redirect Detlef!

Interesting blade; something about the profile reminds me more of a pinuti- Cebu rather than Leyte/Samar. Also the first time I've seen the date engraved on the blade.

I concur.

The blade profile is that of a Cebuano pinuti. But a lovely specimen of an early one. Congrats!

[Battara]

I agree and it is uncommon to see this type of floral blade engravings (though some even have brass inlay).