Please educate me on this Philippine Sword

Ferguson · 27th August 2005, 10:24 AM

Hello friends,
I love the style of this sword that recently closed on Ebay. But the hilt and scabbard looks new. I thought it might be a remounted old blade, but another forumite thought it was probably artificially aged. Looking at the price that this piece went for, what gives? Is it new? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Also, if it is new, were punal/gunong ever made this long? I would buy an new piece like this, but not for $400!

Looking forward to your insight.

Steve

27th August 2005, 10:24 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Please educate me on this Philippine Sword Hello friends, I love the style of this sword that recently closed on Ebay. But the hilt and scabbard looks new. I thought it might be a remounted old blade, but another forumite thought it was probably artificially aged. Looking at the price that this piece went for, what gives? Is it new? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1 Also, if it is new, were punal/gunong ever made this long? I would buy an new piece like this, but not for $400! Looking forward to your insight. Steve