Philippines large knife/short sword

Ian · 11th November 2023, 08:50 AM

An interesting Philippines short sword or large knife. The blade has a nice old patina, is slightly recurved, and seems to have been made from an old file or rasp. The blade is quite narrow, measuring its widest of one inch at the ricasso. The hilt is a cast white metal with two colored inserts that might be stone or plastic. There is an upturned guard, which once had a short chain linking it to the tri-lobed pommel. The scabbard is wooden with a brass throat and chape, and a pierced band of white metal wrapping its mid-section. The brass throat includes a belt loop.

Judging from the hilt, I think this one is a Visayan creation, possibly from Cebu.

Overall length in scabbard: 22 in.
Length of blade: 16 in.
Length of hilt 5.25 in.

Price: USD 250.00 plus shipping/insurance from Australia

PayPal preferred please

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Ian · 5th December 2023, 02:41 AM

Last chance.

Price reduced to $225.00 plus shipping/insurance/tracking.

If not sold by 12/7/23 it will be sent to online auction.

11th November 2023, 08:50 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,198	Philippines large knife/short sword An interesting Philippines short sword or large knife. The blade has a nice old patina, is slightly recurved, and seems to have been made from an old file or rasp. The blade is quite narrow, measuring its widest of one inch at the ricasso. The hilt is a cast white metal with two colored inserts that might be stone or plastic. There is an upturned guard, which once had a short chain linking it to the tri-lobed pommel. The scabbard is wooden with a brass throat and chape, and a pierced band of white metal wrapping its mid-section. The brass throat includes a belt loop. Judging from the hilt, I think this one is a Visayan creation, possibly from Cebu. Overall length in scabbard: 22 in. Length of blade: 16 in. Length of hilt 5.25 in. Price: USD 250.00 plus shipping/insurance from Australia PayPal preferred please . Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 11th November 2023 at 09:01 AM.

5th December 2023, 02:41 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,198	Last chance. Price reduced to $225.00 plus shipping/insurance/tracking. If not sold by 12/7/23 it will be sent to online auction.