Hello Detlef,
Certainly looks like a lovely blade of good workmanship! How does it feel?
The hilt seems to have some patina but the craftmanship seems to be a bit rough - first half of 20th century or post WW2?
The scabbard also has the traditional leather intact; the metal bands look like more recent replacements to me; not sure about the woodcarving - patina seems to be in line with the scabbard though.
Let's hear what the Visayas specialists can contribute!
Regards,
Kai
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