Another Philippine What's It

Robert · 17th September 2014, 07:10 AM

Thank you Detlef. The bands will be replaced as soon as it arrives. What was throwing me off was the blade itself not seeming to have a chisel edge and that I have never seen a hilt with the wood carved in this style either. It almost has a gunong look to it. I am hoping that it will arrive by Saturday and I will have it repaired and cleaned in a day or two. I will post new photos of it then.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 17th September 2014, 07:51 AM

Hello Robert,

isn't the pommel not from black horn? I nearly would bet it is!

Not all Visayan knives has a chisel edge, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan
You have got a real gem with this knife!

Regards,
Detlef

Robert · 17th September 2014, 07:06 PM

Hello Detlef, I'm not quite sure if the hilt is made from horn, black palm or possibly ironwood. I know that the blade not having a chisel ground blade is not completely unheard of as I have a Plamingko that does not have a chisel ground blade, it just seems unusual for one with this blade shape.

Here are the best photos that I can get from the original one for a close-up of the hilt as well as one of the Plamingko.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 17th September 2014, 07:59 PM

You could be correct, let's wait until you have it in hand!

Regards,
Detlef

Robert · 19th September 2014, 08:48 PM

Well, the knife arrived today and is now in the process of getting a good cleaning and slight polish to the horn bits. I must admit Detlef that your eyesight is much better that mine as the hilt has indeed turned out to be made from horn just as you predicted. I will post more photos in a few days after I finish replacing the two missing brass scabbard bands.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 19th September 2014, 09:22 PM

Only good glasses Robert!

Already curious to see the finished knife!

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 20th December 2014, 10:08 PM

Any updates Robert?

17th September 2014, 07:06 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, I'm not quite sure if the hilt is made from horn, black palm or possibly ironwood. I know that the blade not having a chisel ground blade is not completely unheard of as I have a Plamingko that does not have a chisel ground blade, it just seems unusual for one with this blade shape. Here are the best photos that I can get from the original one for a close-up of the hilt as well as one of the Plamingko. Best, Robert Attached Images

19th September 2014, 08:48 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Well, the knife arrived today and is now in the process of getting a good cleaning and slight polish to the horn bits. I must admit Detlef that your eyesight is much better that mine as the hilt has indeed turned out to be made from horn just as you predicted. I will post more photos in a few days after I finish replacing the two missing brass scabbard bands. Best, Robert Last edited by Robert; 19th September 2014 at 09:27 PM.

17th September 2014, 07:10 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Thank you Detlef. The bands will be replaced as soon as it arrives. What was throwing me off was the blade itself not seeming to have a chisel edge and that I have never seen a hilt with the wood carved in this style either. It almost has a gunong look to it. I am hoping that it will arrive by Saturday and I will have it repaired and cleaned in a day or two. I will post new photos of it then. Best, Robert

17th September 2014, 07:51 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,269	Hello Robert, isn't the pommel not from black horn? I nearly would bet it is! Not all Visayan knives has a chisel edge, look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan You have got a real gem with this knife! Regards, Detlef

17th September 2014, 07:59 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,269	You could be correct, let's wait until you have it in hand! Regards, Detlef

19th September 2014, 09:22 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,269	Only good glasses Robert! Already curious to see the finished knife! Regards, Detlef

20th December 2014, 10:08 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,269	Any updates Robert?