Help in identification #2

[Robert]

I totally agree with Barry on this being a bit more difficult to identify with all its various features. If I had to guess I would say it could be a form of sansibar. Again a very interesting piece, keep them coming.

Regards,
Robert

[Dave1104]

Thanks Barry and Robert.
This blade is not chisel ground. As best I can tell, it is symmetrical on both sides. I do have a classical talibon with the clear chisel ground blade. To my eye, this larger sword does not have that characteristic, although the general shape is there with the exception of it being much larger. (I am attaching a photo with both together for comparison purposes). I'm leaning toward the idea of a re-purposed file due to the symmetrical sides and the visible cross hatching. My guess is 1st half of the 20th century?

Dave

[Robert]

I would agree with a dating of first half of the 20th century and that it was more than likely made from a large file or rasp. Here is a link that you might want to check out. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...light=sansibar It will help you in giving a name to this sword.

Regards,
Robert

[Dave1104]

I found this photo on Eriks Edge web site. It looks a lot like my weapon, and is identified as "a long batangas sword".

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Is this a logical comparison?