A Bingangon from Pinay

Ian · 29th November 2016, 05:46 PM

Nice pick up Lief.

We have gone round a few times with what to call these swords. It seems that most people have settled on binangon, although some of the former Visayan members of this Forum would also call it a sundang (an even more generic term than binangon as far as I recall).

Early 20th C seems right for this one.

Ian.

Rafngard · 30th November 2016, 02:32 AM

Hello all,

First of all thank you all for your kind words.
I'm very happy to have found it. I would have been happier if it was diety hilted, but meh. Gift horse, mouth, etc.

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Originally Posted by Ian

We have gone round a few times with what to call these swords. It seems that most people have settled on binangon, although some of the former Visayan members of this Forum would also call it a sundang (an even more generic term than binangon as far as I recall).

Early 20th C seems right for this one.
Ian.

Correct my if I'm wrong, but sundang, in a Visayan context comes down to meaning something like "sword," yes?

I'm glad my instinct was about right on the date for this.

Thanks,
Leif

Ian · 30th November 2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

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Correct my if I'm wrong, but sundang, in a Visayan context comes down to meaning something like "sword," yes?

I'm glad my instinct was about right on the date for this.

Thanks,
Leif

Yes, Lief. Sundang is a general word for sword in some Visayan dialects.

Ian

Spunjer · 30th November 2016, 11:52 PM

Ian and Rafngard,

both term are correct although if you ask an ilonggo (Panay native), he or she would be more apt to call it binangon.

yes, early 20th c. as Ian has noted. good catch!

Sajen · 1st December 2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

yes, early 20th c. as Ian has noted.

I wouldn't rule out late 19th century.

29th November 2016, 05:46 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Nice pick up Lief. We have gone round a few times with what to call these swords. It seems that most people have settled on binangon, although some of the former Visayan members of this Forum would also call it a sundang (an even more generic term than binangon as far as I recall). Early 20th C seems right for this one. Ian.

30th November 2016, 11:52 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Ian and Rafngard, both term are correct although if you ask an ilonggo (Panay native), he or she would be more apt to call it binangon. yes, early 20th c. as Ian has noted. good catch!