Ilocano Knives (Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines)

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Rick.
Addendum: In thinking about your pommel, I was reminded of a thread a while back where a similar pommel was discussed and the suggestion was made that it may represent a porobiscis monkey--see here.

Well, I always wondered if it was American influenced from this character born in 1936:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_the_Jeep

One never knows..

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Rick

... One never knows..

Exactly