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Battara · 27th May 2025, 07:41 PM

Initials look like "P D".

It does look Luzon, and this might explain some crudeness in blade engraving vs European work.

Occasionally there are triangle profiles in Filipino blades, probably from Spanish pieces but modified.

This could very well be a Filipino piece. Looks that way to me.

Sajen · 28th May 2025, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Initials look like "P D".

It does look Luzon, and this might explain some crudeness in blade engraving vs European work.

Occasionally there are triangle profiles in Filipino blades, probably from Spanish pieces but modified.

This could very well be a Filipino piece. Looks that way to me.

Agree completely with Jose!

Rafngard · 28th May 2025, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Initials look like "P D".

It does look Luzon, and this might explain some crudeness in blade engraving vs European work.

Occasionally there are triangle profiles in Filipino blades, probably from Spanish pieces but modified.

This could very well be a Filipino piece. Looks that way to me.

I 100% agree with this.

Thanks,
Leif

Sajen · 7th June 2025, 08:15 PM

This thread should be moved to the Ethno forum!

27th May 2025, 07:41 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,362	Initials look like "P D". It does look Luzon, and this might explain some crudeness in blade engraving vs European work. Occasionally there are triangle profiles in Filipino blades, probably from Spanish pieces but modified. This could very well be a Filipino piece. Looks that way to me.

7th June 2025, 08:15 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,470	This thread should be moved to the Ethno forum!