Probably from the Philippines

Ian · 30th March 2005, 04:24 AM

I think this is a "trench knife" from WW II.

The hilt seems to have been made for the blade, but is not "culturally" appropriate for that blade. Does anyone else think the brass ferrule looks like a shell case? Likewise the scabbard has elements of Visayan composition but just does not come together as it should and is not recognisable as any particular native production. I don't think the blade is Visayan.

This is a knife that needs a small guard if it is to be used for anything more strenuous than cutting food.

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30th March 2005, 04:24 AM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	I think this is a "trench knife" from WW II. The hilt seems to have been made for the blade, but is not "culturally" appropriate for that blade. Does anyone else think the brass ferrule looks like a shell case? Likewise the scabbard has elements of Visayan composition but just does not come together as it should and is not recognisable as any particular native production. I don't think the blade is Visayan. This is a knife that needs a small guard if it is to be used for anything more strenuous than cutting food.