opinions of nice talibon puppy

Tim Simmons · 20th January 2006, 01:13 PM

Beautiful piece, it is fascinating how the 19th century love of the Gothic revival has crept on to the blade and yet the handle has less European influence. Tim

Rick · 20th January 2006, 07:01 PM

Very nice work !

BTW ; that guy getting out of Mr. Maff's plane is none other than Jack Dempsey .
http://www.genetunney.com/general4a.jpg
(see middle figure)

Spunjer · 20th January 2006, 08:39 PM

jack dempsey the boxer, or jack dempsey the stamp collector? j/k

another little tidbit: his great grandson is now a mixed martial arts fighter (cage fighter)

i'm with vandoo's theory... i'm kinda wondering about the scabbard; carabao horn perhaps?

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Interesting that this one has a full length tang and butt screw. Not typical for Visayan knives and swords which usually have a blind tang construction.

ian, yeah, visayan sword with full length tang and a butt screw is not that typical. that said, here's one i've had. notice the chisel side is not too pronounced. another unusual part of this binangon is the disc guard, which i think, is a coin or a medallion, due to the ridges on the edge.

20th January 2006, 07:01 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Nice Souvenir Very nice work ! BTW ; that guy getting out of Mr. Maff's plane is none other than Jack Dempsey . http://www.genetunney.com/general4a.jpg (see middle figure)

20th January 2006, 01:13 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,935	Beautiful piece, it is fascinating how the 19th century love of the Gothic revival has crept on to the blade and yet the handle has less European influence. Tim