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I was just recently gifted this lovely little knife (thanks again Rick
![]() http://www.vikingsword.com/rila/krieger.html I think Rick has a sheathed one of these and maybe we can get him to post it. ![]() Anyway, nice layered construction, beautiful wood. The edge is on the outside of the curve leading me to believe it may have specific purpose as a tool. ![]() ![]() |
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Duly submitted .
![]() Different handle and a larger example . I think the blade profile is common to many tribes . ![]() |
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Lumad knife called a Sangi. Several pictures in the National Geographic shows men carrying the knife, seems it is often referred to as a woman's knife & may well be, just haven't seen any pics.
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The Sangi is Bagobo in origin and is an all purpose knife, men wear these too...
Nice laminations on this one and I love the banati. ![]() |
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Gorgeous!
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Thanks for your comments gentlemen. Anyone have a link to any of these pictures? Bill, do you know what issue of NG you saw those photos in?
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Here's another one
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If I recall, that type of knife popped up a few times from 1930-60's. It may have become common carry after American governors enforced sword carry rules; much like the Moro pummel. It is definitely Bagabo, but I don't think it is limited only to them. There is a variety of hilts & sheaths & some slight variations of blade form. Still being made, likely for use but also for tourist. I showed a couple of the ones I have to a fellow who spent some time in Cotabato; he recognized them immediately & told me there was specific fighting technique used with them but lacked detail. |
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