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8th January 2006, 08:18 PM
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Unidentified Filipino blade
Hello!
This blade (19" long, no scabbard) seems to have a horn hilt. I guess it's Visayan but have to admit that I have yet to wade through the archives for all postings on non-Moro stuff.  I'd greatly appreciate if fellow forumites could me get up to speed on this piece!Sorry for the thumbnail quality - I'll add better pics once it arrives... |
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8th January 2006, 11:40 PM
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One vote for Luzon via email...
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9th January 2006, 05:38 AM
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maker two votes
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9th January 2006, 06:48 PM
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And a third one via PM - thanks, folks!
Any other pertinent information like local name? (Other than sundang, that is  )Regards, Kai |
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9th January 2006, 09:44 PM
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And a fourth for Luzon. The hilt looks horn to me.
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9th January 2006, 10:12 PM
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The seller was stating wood but I was also betting on horn for this piece.
BTW, Luzon is a pretty vast area - are there identifiable local subcultures as far as weapons are concerned? (I reckon this is more of a weapon rather than a plain working bolo.) Regards, Kai |
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