Unknown knife-chinese? VC?

jlopinto · 18th October 2005, 02:03 AM

Hello, I am new to this forum and from what I've read in your postings it appears you may be the folks to help me out. Bought this one at a yard sale because it looked interesting. At first I thought African, but upon researhing further it seemed more chinese or vietnamese. Maybe I'm way off and it is just a tourist thing. Any ideas? thanks, Joe

Rich · 18th October 2005, 02:31 AM

I think your first inclination was right - African although I can't say
what part or tribe. Maybe Philippino or Indonesian.

Rich

LabanTayo · 18th October 2005, 02:39 AM

Philippines - Igorot

Justin · 19th October 2005, 03:29 PM

This is without doubt,as previuosly mentioned, an Igorot made knife from the philippines,there was a link I wanted to post to an article on them but the resource page or my computer is having problems.

jlopinto · 20th October 2005, 02:02 AM

many thanks, any and all information is appreciated. Do you think it is old? Did it have a special purpose. Searched for information of tribe and several type of knives where mentioned. was this weapon used by head hunters or used for executions or just a utility bush knife? Is there a name for this type of knife? Does it have any value? thanks, Joe

Spunjer · 20th October 2005, 02:36 AM

i think what u have is known as pinahig. here's a link that might be of help...

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002369.html

good luck

18th October 2005, 02:03 AM	#1
jlopinto Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Unknown knife-chinese? VC? Hello, I am new to this forum and from what I've read in your postings it appears you may be the folks to help me out. Bought this one at a yard sale because it looked interesting. At first I thought African, but upon researhing further it seemed more chinese or vietnamese. Maybe I'm way off and it is just a tourist thing. Any ideas? thanks, Joe Attached Images Last edited by jlopinto; 18th October 2005 at 02:16 AM.

18th October 2005, 02:31 AM	#2
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	I think your first inclination was right - African although I can't say what part or tribe. Maybe Philippino or Indonesian. Rich Last edited by Rich; 18th October 2005 at 11:59 AM.

20th October 2005, 02:02 AM	#5
jlopinto Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	thanks for the info many thanks, any and all information is appreciated. Do you think it is old? Did it have a special purpose. Searched for information of tribe and several type of knives where mentioned. was this weapon used by head hunters or used for executions or just a utility bush knife? Is there a name for this type of knife? Does it have any value? thanks, Joe

18th October 2005, 02:39 AM	#3
LabanTayo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 177	Philippines - Igorot

19th October 2005, 03:29 PM	#4
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 178	This is without doubt,as previuosly mentioned, an Igorot made knife from the philippines,there was a link I wanted to post to an article on them but the resource page or my computer is having problems.

20th October 2005, 02:36 AM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	i think what u have is known as pinahig. here's a link that might be of help... http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002369.html good luck