True, I suppose.

Im just not sure of the quality of the blade, or the age of the weapon, although I think its probably very recent. I tried chopping a coconut tree with it, it didnt go deep in at all. I dont know whether that was due to the coconut tree, the sword or me.
I did have better luck chopping up a malungay tree though:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25056169@N00/462705936/