Philo sword ?

Robert · 24th January 2014, 02:12 AM

Royston, Great looking sword. I especially like the hilt and cast ferrule and guard. I would also be very interested in knowing whether the blade is laminated or not. My congratulations to you on a very nice score.

Jose, is it normal for this style of sword to have a blade thickness of only 1/8th inch? Seems rather thin compared to most other Philippine edged weapons that I have seen until now.

Robert

Royston · 24th January 2014, 05:06 PM

Ooops

Good job you mentioned the 1/8th Robert. That should read 1/4" thick !

Jose, I see what you mean about the Bagobo traits. Do you have a name for it ?

Cheers
Roy

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24th January 2014, 02:12 AM	#1
Robert (deceased) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Royston, Great looking sword. I especially like the hilt and cast ferrule and guard. I would also be very interested in knowing whether the blade is laminated or not. My congratulations to you on a very nice score. Jose, is it normal for this style of sword to have a blade thickness of only 1/8th inch? Seems rather thin compared to most other Philippine edged weapons that I have seen until now. Robert

24th January 2014, 05:06 PM	#2
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Ooops Good job you mentioned the 1/8th Robert. That should read 1/4" thick ! Jose, I see what you mean about the Bagobo traits. Do you have a name for it ? Cheers Roy