Questions about a knife I own

surgi-sharp · 17th March 2022, 01:36 PM

I have had this knife for 18 years, don't know what to call it.
Very hard wood. The finish on the blade is rough, not made for looks. For the size blade it has It is not very heavy. Has a tight fitting sheath, for day to day task, meaning not getting lost.
The hand of the owner must have been small. The handle is a little small for my hand. The lanyard is for a small wasted fellow. Or was it carried another way?

kai · 17th March 2022, 08:09 PM

A quite recent talibon from the central Philippines.

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 18th March 2022, 12:47 AM

I agree with Kai. Looks like a form of Visayan talibon/garab.

kronckew · 20th March 2022, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I agree with Kai. Looks like a form of Visayan talibon/garab.

Yup, and the grip looks 'westerrnized' for those who travel.

17th March 2022, 01:36 PM	#1
surgi-sharp Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 11	Questions about a knife I own I have had this knife for 18 years, don't know what to call it. Very hard wood. The finish on the blade is rough, not made for looks. For the size blade it has It is not very heavy. Has a tight fitting sheath, for day to day task, meaning not getting lost. The hand of the owner must have been small. The handle is a little small for my hand. The lanyard is for a small wasted fellow. Or was it carried another way? Attached Images

17th March 2022, 08:09 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	A quite recent talibon from the central Philippines. Regards, Kai

18th March 2022, 12:47 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	I agree with Kai. Looks like a form of Visayan talibon/garab.