30th November 2011, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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Filipino knife
I saw this one in a box by an acquaintance in his office. When i asked him what he did with it, he said nothing. Do you want to sell it, i asked him?
Take it and be happy with it he replied. It was a gift and i'm happy with it. Would like to hear your comments. |
30th November 2011, 05:43 PM | #2 |
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More recent Visasyan piece. Nice, especially for free.
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30th November 2011, 05:45 PM | #3 |
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Hello Henk,
it's a binangon from Panay. Would guess a late example from the last century. See this thread for comparison: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11550 Still a nice and well worked sword. Regards, Detlef |
1st December 2011, 04:58 AM | #4 |
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Good catch Sajen (my brain died for a minute there ). I still say that it is very recent - notice the newness of the bands and leather. That or they are very recent replacements. However, the blade is also rather recent IMHO.
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1st December 2011, 09:27 AM | #5 | |
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think that your first words about mine!? Agree with you that the one from Henk is a recent one, wood of the handle, leather throat and brass bands look very new. So my guess it is from end of the last century. Regards, Detlef |
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1st December 2011, 04:41 PM | #6 |
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Old Superstition
Give your acquaintance a penny for good luck .
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1st December 2011, 10:13 PM | #7 |
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I certainly will Rick.
For the other gentlemen. Thank you for your input. Like Sajen said, a well and nice worked sword although it is recent. |
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