Unknown Philippine knife

Ian · 15th May 2005, 11:13 PM

This is a large heavy knife with some age that comes from the Philippines. The blade is 3/8 inch thick at the hilt and V-ground. A light etch shows a laminated construction. The hilt is quite long, with a carved animal head (? naga) and a small iron ferrule. A single woven rattan band remains on the hilt but there was probably another band in the groove close to the end of the handle.

A well made, heavy knife. Any thoughts from where in the Philippines this may have come?

OAL = 20 inches. Blade = 12 1/4 inches. Maximum width = 1 1/4 inches.

Ian.

15th May 2005, 11:13 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,167	Unknown Philippine knife This is a large heavy knife with some age that comes from the Philippines. The blade is 3/8 inch thick at the hilt and V-ground. A light etch shows a laminated construction. The hilt is quite long, with a carved animal head (? naga) and a small iron ferrule. A single woven rattan band remains on the hilt but there was probably another band in the groove close to the end of the handle. A well made, heavy knife. Any thoughts from where in the Philippines this may have come? OAL = 20 inches. Blade = 12 1/4 inches. Maximum width = 1 1/4 inches. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 16th May 2005 at 04:08 AM.