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ariel · 2nd January 2006, 01:55 AM

Apparently, the name Piso Podang stems from the Portugese word for sword " espadao" (pronounced espadan or espadang).
Here is the one that justifies the name: its blade is of European origin, likely from a Spanish or Portugese sword. The pommel is not hollow as usual, and there are small rings at the throat of the scabbard for a baldric. The tip of the scabbard is also strange, at least for me: I've never seen such ... drag? finial?

2nd January 2006, 01:55 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Piso Podang for comments Apparently, the name Piso Podang stems from the Portugese word for sword " espadao" (pronounced espadan or espadang). Here is the one that justifies the name: its blade is of European origin, likely from a Spanish or Portugese sword. The pommel is not hollow as usual, and there are small rings at the throat of the scabbard for a baldric. The tip of the scabbard is also strange, at least for me: I've never seen such ... drag? finial? Attached Images