Parang?

Marcus · 8th February 2014, 10:28 PM

Picked this up cheap today, very solid and utilitarian. Is it a parang or something else? Where and when?

Marcus · 8th February 2014, 10:30 PM

Here are some more.

Marcus · 8th February 2014, 10:32 PM

and 4 more.

Marcus · 8th February 2014, 10:33 PM

It is hollow ground on one side and concave on the other.

Sajen · 8th February 2014, 10:56 PM

Hello Marcus,

it is a knife from the Philippines, Luzon. Exact name I am not able to tell you but others will be able. Nice find!

Regards,

Detlef

drac2k · 9th February 2014, 02:11 AM

I believe it is a dahong palay.

Robert · 11th February 2014, 10:15 PM

Hello Marcus, A nice catch especially when it still has the original leather scabbard with it. I agree with Detlef that it is originally from the Philippines and made on Luzon. If I had to put a name to it I would just refer to it as being a small bolo. Again, a very nice catch.

Best,
Robert

Marcus · 12th February 2014, 12:21 PM

Thanks.

Marcus · 27th February 2014, 01:10 AM

Anyone have a comment on what appears to be the maker's mark?

ThePepperSkull · 27th February 2014, 06:40 AM

These pieces pecifically are made around the Laguna area. They still make this style except with aluminum fittings instead of brass. Very thick from what I can remember.

blue lander · 27th February 2014, 02:56 PM

I've seen a very similar knife up for auction recently. It wasn't as nice as this one and probably not as old. It had a sideways "B" as the maker's mark.

8th February 2014, 10:28 PM	#1
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Parang? Picked this up cheap today, very solid and utilitarian. Is it a parang or something else? Where and when? Attached Images

8th February 2014, 10:30 PM	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	everyone asks for more pictures Here are some more. Attached Images

8th February 2014, 10:32 PM	#3
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	a few more and 4 more. Attached Images

8th February 2014, 10:33 PM	#4
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	The blade It is hollow ground on one side and concave on the other.

27th February 2014, 01:10 AM	#9
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	makers mark Anyone have a comment on what appears to be the maker's mark?

8th February 2014, 10:56 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,770	Hello Marcus, it is a knife from the Philippines, Luzon. Exact name I am not able to tell you but others will be able. Nice find! Regards, Detlef

9th February 2014, 02:11 AM	#6
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	I believe it is a dahong palay.

11th February 2014, 10:15 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Marcus, A nice catch especially when it still has the original leather scabbard with it. I agree with Detlef that it is originally from the Philippines and made on Luzon. If I had to put a name to it I would just refer to it as being a small bolo. Again, a very nice catch. Best, Robert

12th February 2014, 12:21 PM	#8
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Thanks.

27th February 2014, 06:40 AM	#10
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	These pieces pecifically are made around the Laguna area. They still make this style except with aluminum fittings instead of brass. Very thick from what I can remember.

27th February 2014, 02:56 PM	#11
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	I've seen a very similar knife up for auction recently. It wasn't as nice as this one and probably not as old. It had a sideways "B" as the maker's mark.