2 Small Philippine knives

Robert · 24th October 2006, 10:03 PM

Here are two small but to me interesting knives. The first is 14" long with a 10-1/2" long by 1" wide curved blade. The grip is wood with a steel collar. You can see an old repair to the the scabbard about 4" from the tip. It also has a cross carved into the scabbard.
The second knife is 11-1/8" long with a 8" blade that is 5/8" at the hilt and 2" at its widest. The grip is bone. Comments are always welcome.

Robert

Battara · 24th October 2006, 10:57 PM

They both look sort of Visayan to me, especially the first one.

fenlander · 25th October 2006, 05:46 PM

What does "visayn" mean please ?

Rick · 25th October 2006, 08:18 PM

Visayan Islands Philippines Fenlander.

The top piece of Robert's looks reminiscent of a talibon.

There is a blade similar to his other one here .

Battara · 26th October 2006, 02:04 AM

The Visayan Islands are a group of islands in the middle of the Philippines. Above them is the island of Luzon and below them is the island of Mindanao. The Visayans fought along side the Luzonos in the Philippine-American War right after the end of the Spanish-American War.

fenlander · 26th October 2006, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

The Visayan Islands are a group of islands in the middle of the Philippines. Above them is the island of Luzon and below them is the island of Mindanao. The Visayans fought along side the Luzonos in the Philippine-American War right after the end of the Spanish-American War.

Thanks

I want to go to the Phillipines in the next few months as I am presently living in Taiwan. It is very close as you know.

24th October 2006, 10:03 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	2 Small Philippine knives Here are two small but to me interesting knives. The first is 14" long with a 10-1/2" long by 1" wide curved blade. The grip is wood with a steel collar. You can see an old repair to the the scabbard about 4" from the tip. It also has a cross carved into the scabbard. The second knife is 11-1/8" long with a 8" blade that is 5/8" at the hilt and 2" at its widest. The grip is bone. Comments are always welcome. Robert Attached Images

25th October 2006, 05:46 PM	#3
fenlander Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 62	Visayn What does "visayn" mean please ?

25th October 2006, 08:18 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Visayan Islands Philippines Fenlander. The top piece of Robert's looks reminiscent of a talibon. There is a blade similar to his other one here . Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 25th October 2006 at 10:16 PM.

24th October 2006, 10:57 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	They both look sort of Visayan to me, especially the first one.

26th October 2006, 02:04 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	The Visayan Islands are a group of islands in the middle of the Philippines. Above them is the island of Luzon and below them is the island of Mindanao. The Visayans fought along side the Luzonos in the Philippine-American War right after the end of the Spanish-American War.