7th October 2020, 02:56 PM | #1 |
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Open-faced scabbards
So I seem to have developed a theme in my collection...
-Kachin Dao -Lepcha Ban -Ifugao Hinalung -Atayal Laulau Are there any other traditionally open-faced scabbard blade types I should hunt for? 😆 |
7th October 2020, 03:24 PM | #2 |
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Achang Dah comes to mind Jeff, one from my collection in the link below.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...59&postcount=9 Gavin |
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Hi Jeff,
Open-faced scabbards are very common in NE India/northern Burma/adjacent Yunnan areas. Long versions are seen in Assam, for example, and neighboring states as far north as Arunachal Pradesh. There are numerous tribal groups in these regions that use open-faced scabbards. You mention some on your list, but there are several others as well. Ian |
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I doubt its designed for horse combat but perhaps it could be I think perhaps more a case of get the hell out of my reach or be cut in two... the blade is simply amazing with beautiful clear inserted edge and a spine to support the most brutal blows.... I'll get you a snap of it in its sheath... pop me a PM if its not here this time next week... just a little on my plate as always. Gavin |
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5th September 2022, 06:35 AM | #11 |
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Trying out different display options, thought this was kind of fun.
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5th September 2022, 07:37 PM | #12 |
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Indeed! The other ones I know but what is the one at the top?
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6th September 2022, 01:26 AM | #13 |
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Ifugao hinalung. Ifugao are of the Igorot group, northern Luzon.
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6th September 2022, 02:02 AM | #14 |
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More open face scabbards - Ifugao Pinahig
A Pinahig machete of the Ifugao, of the Cordillera Mountain ranges of Central Northern Luzon, Philippines. The Pinahig alone weighs 2 lbs. The addition of the scabbard and smaller blade bring the set to just over 3 lbs.
The open-faced scabbard, or “hikot”, is made of Narra wood and also holds a smaller knife, identical in design to the larger Pinahig. |
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