Contemporary bangkung? knife/ID & origin help

[wildwolberine]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi WW,

Yes, fairly recent work. If you have the item already, is the edge chisel-ground or a V-grind? It looks chisel-ground to me, but hard to tell from the picture. If it is chisel-ground, then that likely reflects some Visayan influence.

Thank you! Yes, the blade is chisel ground.

[kai]

Originally Posted by wildwolberine

Thank you! Yes, the blade is chisel ground.

Definitely not a bangkung, nor Moro (as already suggested by others).

These modern pieces tend to be much tougher to place since they don't strictly follow traditions anymore. I wonder if the bent foot of the scabbard hints at the Panay highlands though?

Regards,
Kai

[Ian]

Thus knife has been offered for sale online today. This thread is closed until that item sells.