WWII Filipino Sword???

David · 5th October 2014, 02:04 AM

Thanks Robert. I don't think the antique malls around here are any better than around you. In the 16 years i've lived here the only other thing i have ever found worth buying was an old and unusual mandau which i finally traded to someone here on these boards.
I wondered if the blade might be older, but then i get the feeling this is all an original match as the blade suits the sheath so well (one of the things that was attractive about it for me) so WWII seems the most logical conclusion to me.

Spunjer · 5th October 2014, 03:01 AM

nice catch, David! yes, definitely WW2 era. a lot of these were made not necessarily for tourist consumption, but rather as souvenirs for G.I.'s during that time period. on the same note, i'm starting to think why moro weapons became more flamboyant at the turn of the century, which is for the same reason...
check out Springfield area antique malls; i found quite a few pieces from that area.

Sajen · 5th October 2014, 09:31 AM

Hello David,

agree with the others, a WWII area tenegre, nice one.

Here my one with an other blade shape from the same time frame: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan

Regards,
Detlef

David · 5th October 2014, 04:49 PM

Thanks Detlef. Anyone else have examples of these for further comparison?

Sajen · 5th October 2014, 05:09 PM

Here one which was sold not so long ago by ebay. I believe that this one is from the same time frame.

Spunjer · 6th October 2014, 02:07 AM

not quite the same blade style, but the scabbard is identical. instead of leather chaff like yours, the one on mine is brass.

David · 6th October 2014, 04:11 AM

Wow, that's a beauty Ron. These examples are helpful, thanks!

5th October 2014, 05:09 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Here one which was sold not so long ago by ebay. I believe that this one is from the same time frame. Attached Images

6th October 2014, 02:07 AM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	not quite the same blade style, but the scabbard is identical. instead of leather chaff like yours, the one on mine is brass. Attached Images

5th October 2014, 02:04 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Thanks Robert. I don't think the antique malls around here are any better than around you. In the 16 years i've lived here the only other thing i have ever found worth buying was an old and unusual mandau which i finally traded to someone here on these boards. I wondered if the blade might be older, but then i get the feeling this is all an original match as the blade suits the sheath so well (one of the things that was attractive about it for me) so WWII seems the most logical conclusion to me.

5th October 2014, 03:01 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	nice catch, David! yes, definitely WW2 era. a lot of these were made not necessarily for tourist consumption, but rather as souvenirs for G.I.'s during that time period. on the same note, i'm starting to think why moro weapons became more flamboyant at the turn of the century, which is for the same reason... check out Springfield area antique malls; i found quite a few pieces from that area.

5th October 2014, 09:31 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello David, agree with the others, a WWII area tenegre, nice one. Here my one with an other blade shape from the same time frame: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=visayan Regards, Detlef

5th October 2014, 04:49 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Thanks Detlef. Anyone else have examples of these for further comparison?

6th October 2014, 04:11 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Wow, that's a beauty Ron. These examples are helpful, thanks!