Newly acquired off ebay, more info pls

[Dimasalang]

Thanks guys.
I haven't got the piece yet, so Im still not sure what to do with it. I do want to fix that handle piece. That black strip looks to be electric tape. HAHA

I'll post up better pics once I get it.

Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

I agree that Samar/Leyte area blades... actually Visayan blades in general (aside from various kinds of Tenegre), are very underrated. Many Phillippine edged weaponry collectors prefer Moro/Mindanao or Luzon pieces.

I think what can attribute to that, aside from what has been said of the tourist market, is that there is considerably less knowledge about the regions blades. The talibung style being one of the more obscure.

Very fortunate for you, however! This piece looks great, and what a steal at $50!

Ironic really...sad that they are underrated, good that they are under priced and over looked by others..which gives us folks a chance to swoop them up. I also think it is because most people are so unfamiliar with and less knowledgeable about Samar/Leyte type blades. There really is no good reference material that is easily available.