Significance of blacksmith marks/tang stamps on Philippines swords

wildwolberine · 29th May 2023, 11:58 PM

Significance of blacksmith marks/tang stamps on Philippines swords

Posting some Philippines swords with smith marks. Wondering if any forum members have swords from same shop/maker and where the shops are located? Top is obvious - Abra, Luzon. Former owner actually bought the knife while in Guam. Second is rusty and discolored but you can make out the “S” smith mark. Has cast aluminum fittings. Third is maybe “WC” or “OM” or backwards C and M? Last is a really nice sword, one of my favorites right now. Clean horse hoof-shaped horn hilt. Blade is marked “B5M”. I’ve had three or four knives marked “APALIT” but not currently. Hoping forum members recognize some of these?

29th May 2023, 11:58 PM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 108	Significance of blacksmith marks/tang stamps on Philippines swords Significance of blacksmith marks/tang stamps on Philippines swords Posting some Philippines swords with smith marks. Wondering if any forum members have swords from same shop/maker and where the shops are located? Top is obvious - Abra, Luzon. Former owner actually bought the knife while in Guam. Second is rusty and discolored but you can make out the “S” smith mark. Has cast aluminum fittings. Third is maybe “WC” or “OM” or backwards C and M? Last is a really nice sword, one of my favorites right now. Clean horse hoof-shaped horn hilt. Blade is marked “B5M”. I’ve had three or four knives marked “APALIT” but not currently. Hoping forum members recognize some of these? Attached Images