Sword-shaped Escrima Stick?

Spaffo · 2nd September 2017, 04:18 AM

I've had this since the 1970s and have wondered if it's old or just a well-used practice sword or escrima stick of some kind.

Tim Simmons · 2nd September 2017, 09:12 AM

That is a very nice club. The " guard" part of the grip reminds me of the Solomon Islands. It also looks Amazonian but I lean towards the Solomon's and PNG. I have a PNG club of a similar form but not as nice as this one. One of the pre was Solomon Islands is now a region of PNG. I will add a picture when I have time. There is also the Admiraty Islands?

Tim Simmons · 2nd September 2017, 11:46 AM

Had a bit more time to think about your club which I like very much. Here is a picture of a club which I believe is from Oro Province PNG. Palm wood as yours. I am pretty sure your club is from the PNG and surrounding islands, Bismark Archipelago, Solomon's. What makes my mind up is the lanyard which appears to be stitched bast fibre. This is a common material used in the Melanesian Islands but not so to my knowledge on Amazon clubs. The hole looks like that of a twist drill??

kronckew · 2nd September 2017, 01:53 PM

my 26 in. filipino gijo ironwood stick.

goes thru kanagong escrima sticks like they were butter...

colour ranges from tan thru brown

'blade' is a flattened octagon x-section with a narrow flattened 'edge'.

Spaffo · 2nd September 2017, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the expertise. PNG makes sense as this was from a group of WW2 "bringback" edged weapons, mostly from the P.I. I have couple thonged clubs from the same general group. Are these Filipino or other?
It's impossible to stump the experts on this forum!
Thanks again, I'm learning a lot.

Tim Simmons · 3rd September 2017, 08:36 AM

These other clubs are government issue.

2nd September 2017, 04:18 AM	#1
Spaffo Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 45	Sword-shaped Escrima Stick? I've had this since the 1970s and have wondered if it's old or just a well-used practice sword or escrima stick of some kind. Attached Images

2nd September 2017, 11:46 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Had a bit more time to think about your club which I like very much. Here is a picture of a club which I believe is from Oro Province PNG. Palm wood as yours. I am pretty sure your club is from the PNG and surrounding islands, Bismark Archipelago, Solomon's. What makes my mind up is the lanyard which appears to be stitched bast fibre. This is a common material used in the Melanesian Islands but not so to my knowledge on Amazon clubs. The hole looks like that of a twist drill?? Attached Images

2nd September 2017, 01:53 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	my 26 in. filipino gijo ironwood stick. goes thru kanagong escrima sticks like they were butter... colour ranges from tan thru brown 'blade' is a flattened octagon x-section with a narrow flattened 'edge'. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 2nd September 2017 at 02:05 PM.

2nd September 2017, 07:07 PM	#5
Spaffo Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 45	Thanks for the expertise. PNG makes sense as this was from a group of WW2 "bringback" edged weapons, mostly from the P.I. I have couple thonged clubs from the same general group. Are these Filipino or other? It's impossible to stump the experts on this forum! Thanks again, I'm learning a lot. Attached Images

2nd September 2017, 09:12 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	That is a very nice club. The " guard" part of the grip reminds me of the Solomon Islands. It also looks Amazonian but I lean towards the Solomon's and PNG. I have a PNG club of a similar form but not as nice as this one. One of the pre was Solomon Islands is now a region of PNG. I will add a picture when I have time. There is also the Admiraty Islands?

3rd September 2017, 08:36 AM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	These other clubs are government issue.