Parang?

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.

27th February 2014, 01:10 AM	#3
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	makers mark Anyone have a comment on what appears to be the maker's mark?

11th February 2014, 10:15 PM	#1
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	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Thanks.

27th February 2014, 06:40 AM	#4
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	#5
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.