Unusual Filipino knife

Sajen · 23rd April 2018, 12:13 AM

Hi Ian,

thank you for bringing up this interesting topic. I was one of the low bidders and only don't went higher because I was interested to an other sword which will soon get posted. Do you are the lucky winner?
I've discussed this knife with a good friend who think that it is from Batangas but I am more with you, my feeling tell me that it is from Bicol.
The resemblance with the Visayan plamingkos I've noticed as well also when plamingkos (like your example) have a bellied edge and the knife in question has a straight edge. Like you I am curious what others have to say about this most interesting knife.

Regards,
Detlef

23rd April 2018, 12:13 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Hi Ian, thank you for bringing up this interesting topic. I was one of the low bidders and only don't went higher because I was interested to an other sword which will soon get posted. Do you are the lucky winner? I've discussed this knife with a good friend who think that it is from Batangas but I am more with you, my feeling tell me that it is from Bicol. The resemblance with the Visayan plamingkos I've noticed as well also when plamingkos (like your example) have a bellied edge and the knife in question has a straight edge. Like you I am curious what others have to say about this most interesting knife. Regards, Detlef