A Filipino Oddity....A Pir-Rong???!!!

tom hyle · 25th June 2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by migueldiaz

Charles, that's an interesting sword. Thanks for sharing.

I have a pira (pic below) which blade is similar to yours. Maybe they are contemporaries.

Migueldiaz, what is the cross-section like on your sword? Is that a "shandigan" blade with a thickened reinforced cutting edge?

tom hyle · 25th June 2010, 12:21 PM

BTW, I like when Moro sheaths are together with pegs; it's a bit unusual to other cultures, even in the region.

25th June 2010, 12:21 PM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	BTW, I like when Moro sheaths are together with pegs; it's a bit unusual to other cultures, even in the region.