My Talibong collection

[Ian]

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for sharing your collection of these knives. I think these all date to WWII and the post-war period when they were popular souvenirs for returning US servicemen. They are still being produced today in souvenir and general-use versions.

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Ian

They are still being produced today in souvenir and general-use versions.

They are very much in everyday use in Bisaya today.
In Samar, in February of this year, we saw people using the knife-sized versions as work knifes (in particular in the Market at Basay), and we saw multiple farmers in Santa Rita walking around with the Sundang-sized ones at their hips.

These are very much part of a living tradition.

Have fun,
Leif

[kronckew]

Cool swords/garabs.


One of my favourites.
Mine:

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks for sharing your collection of these knives. I think these all date to WWII and the post-war period when they were popular souvenirs for returning US servicemen.

Agreed on all points!