PHILIPPINES KNIFE

carlos · 10th November 2005, 05:20 PM

TODAY HAS RECEIVED THIS KNIFE FROM EBAY, IN THE SCABARD THERE ARE ONE NAME ( PHILIPPINES) AND A DATE (1945). IS POSSIBLE THE KNIFE WAS MORE OLDER THAN 1945?, FROM WICH PART OF PHILIPPINES?
THANKS
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nechesh · 10th November 2005, 06:02 PM

Hi Carlos. I guess it is possible it is older, but i'd say unlikely. These blades were made as souvenirs for returning GIs from the war. Often the blades were made of scape metal for the war as this one appears to be. The blade and sheath do have a nice appearance though and frankly, from a historical point of view at least, i believe these weapons should be collected and maintained.

Ferguson · 10th November 2005, 06:59 PM

That's a very nice knife, and you got it at a good price. The carving and workmanship looks better than many souvenir pieces. Enjoy it!

Steve

Rick · 10th November 2005, 08:25 PM

I'll take a guess as to Luzon being the origin ; I see a through tang if I'm not mistaken .

Battara · 11th November 2005, 05:58 AM

I agree with Rick all the way. Nechesh is right, many of these were made during the war, although this may have been used and then sent back with the GI with carving on the scabbard.

Federico · 11th November 2005, 08:46 AM

I vote Bataangas, particularly due to the wood scabbard. Though my uncle told me, who was from deep Tagalog country, told me that the way to tell really old Tagalog bolo is that they have the wood scabbards.

carlos · 12th November 2005, 10:36 AM

THANKS ALL FOR YOU INFORMATION!!!
CARLOS

10th November 2005, 05:20 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 738	PHILIPPINES KNIFE TODAY HAS RECEIVED THIS KNIFE FROM EBAY, IN THE SCABARD THERE ARE ONE NAME ( PHILIPPINES) AND A DATE (1945). IS POSSIBLE THE KNIFE WAS MORE OLDER THAN 1945?, FROM WICH PART OF PHILIPPINES? THANKS http://cgi.ebay.es/very-ornate-phili...QQcmdZViewItem

12th November 2005, 10:36 AM	#7
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 738	THANKS! THANKS ALL FOR YOU INFORMATION!!! CARLOS

10th November 2005, 06:02 PM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Hi Carlos. I guess it is possible it is older, but i'd say unlikely. These blades were made as souvenirs for returning GIs from the war. Often the blades were made of scape metal for the war as this one appears to be. The blade and sheath do have a nice appearance though and frankly, from a historical point of view at least, i believe these weapons should be collected and maintained.

10th November 2005, 06:59 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	That's a very nice knife, and you got it at a good price. The carving and workmanship looks better than many souvenir pieces. Enjoy it! Steve

10th November 2005, 08:25 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	I'll take a guess as to Luzon being the origin ; I see a through tang if I'm not mistaken .

11th November 2005, 05:58 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	I agree with Rick all the way. Nechesh is right, many of these were made during the war, although this may have been used and then sent back with the GI with carving on the scabbard.

11th November 2005, 08:46 AM	#6
Federico Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 312	I vote Bataangas, particularly due to the wood scabbard. Though my uncle told me, who was from deep Tagalog country, told me that the way to tell really old Tagalog bolo is that they have the wood scabbards.