Luzon itak?

Battara · 22nd November 2013, 12:26 AM

Well, Luzon is the northern large island of the Philippines. The Tagalog "tribe" or ethno-linguistic group lives on the southern part of Luzon. Since there are several groups living on Luzon, pinpointing to what group a piece belongs is obviously even better.

I hope I wasn't confusing.

Sajen · 22nd November 2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Well, Luzon is the northern large island of the Philippines. The Tagalog "tribe" or ethno-linguistic group lives on the southern part of Luzon. Since there are several groups living on Luzon, pinpointing to what group a piece belongs is obviously even better.

I hope I wasn't confusing.

Thank you for clarification! No, you wasn't confusing, but I was unsure.

Robert · 22nd November 2013, 11:51 PM

Great sword Detlef. The seven sided hilt on this piece I believe to be a rarer form than the more common octagon or tear-drop shaped ones. Very nice catch.

Robert

Sajen · 23rd November 2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Great sword Detlef. The seven sided hilt on this piece I believe to be a rarer form than the more common octagon or tear-drop shaped ones. Very nice catch.

Robert

Thank you Robert,

frankly said I don't have seen a seven sided hilt before. I wonder if you haven't seen it at the bay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-SWOR...vip=true&rt=nc) , I think it was a little bargain.

Regards,

Detlef

Robert · 23rd November 2013, 11:08 AM

Trust me, if I had seen this listing before you did I would be the one posting it here.

Sajen · 23rd November 2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Trust me, if I had seen this listing before you did I would be the one posting it here.

Timo Nieminen · 24th November 2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

The seven sided hilt on this piece I believe to be a rarer form than the more common octagon or tear-drop shaped ones.

This made me look at my septagonal-hilted bolo. It's rather touristirific, with a fat chunky grip. Nice blade; I used it as a working blade this morning. The state of my camera keeps me from posting photos at the moment

Sajen · 5th December 2013, 05:39 PM

Have received the itak, good heavy and old sword with a fault. Someone have regrind the very last tip of the blade very unprofessional. Here some pictures.

Sajen · 5th December 2013, 05:41 PM

Sajen · 2nd July 2014, 09:03 PM

Also at this blade my friend has worked and has done a very good job! I wasn't happy with badly grinded tip of the blade which now look good again. The blade has get also a polish and etch and shows a subtle lamination. Interestingly there are visible on both sides of the blade two finger prints after etching. My friend told me that he has seen them after etching and has polished this places again but after etching they has been visible again!

He think that it could be that a previous owner has touched the blade with bloody fingers. Here some pictures.

Robert · 3rd July 2014, 11:02 PM

Hello Detlef, Your friend has done another very nice job of straightening out the damaged point on this piece too. As for why the fingerprints on the blade keep showing up after etching, I am afraid that I cannot be of any help in trying to explain why this keeps happening. Being less than graceful I unfortunately am prone to lacerating my fingertips on a regular basis when cleaning certain items in my collection and have never had this happen. Even after having the blood remain on the piece for several days it has always cleaned up with no problems and never shown up after etching.

Best,
Robert

5th December 2013, 05:39 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,274	Have received the itak, good heavy and old sword with a fault. Someone have regrind the very last tip of the blade very unprofessional. Here some pictures. Attached Images

5th December 2013, 05:41 PM	#9
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,274	Last edited by Sajen; 5th December 2013 at 05:43 PM. Reason: double post, sorry!

2nd July 2014, 09:03 PM	#10
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,274	Also at this blade my friend has worked and has done a very good job! I wasn't happy with badly grinded tip of the blade which now look good again. The blade has get also a polish and etch and shows a subtle lamination. Interestingly there are visible on both sides of the blade two finger prints after etching. My friend told me that he has seen them after etching and has polished this places again but after etching they has been visible again! He think that it could be that a previous owner has touched the blade with bloody fingers. Here some pictures. Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 2nd July 2014 at 11:32 PM.

22nd November 2013, 12:26 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Well, Luzon is the northern large island of the Philippines. The Tagalog "tribe" or ethno-linguistic group lives on the southern part of Luzon. Since there are several groups living on Luzon, pinpointing to what group a piece belongs is obviously even better. I hope I wasn't confusing.

22nd November 2013, 11:51 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great sword Detlef. The seven sided hilt on this piece I believe to be a rarer form than the more common octagon or tear-drop shaped ones. Very nice catch. Robert

23rd November 2013, 11:08 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Trust me, if I had seen this listing before you did I would be the one posting it here.

3rd July 2014, 11:02 PM	#11
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, Your friend has done another very nice job of straightening out the damaged point on this piece too. As for why the fingerprints on the blade keep showing up after etching, I am afraid that I cannot be of any help in trying to explain why this keeps happening. Being less than graceful I unfortunately am prone to lacerating my fingertips on a regular basis when cleaning certain items in my collection and have never had this happen. Even after having the blood remain on the piece for several days it has always cleaned up with no problems and never shown up after etching. Best, Robert