Visayan sword with rather Lumaddy handle?

Jenny Ida · 8th December 2010, 04:13 AM

Another ex-ebay item; #220702194436 The handle is aluminum; I wonder if it's cast-on, or hollow like the brass Lumad handles? The shape is traditional Visayan, of course, with a left-handed blade. Do you think there might be a Lumad connection?

VANDOO · 9th December 2010, 07:28 PM

THIS IS A RATHER UNUSUAL SWORD, THE AUCTION HAS ENDED SOMEONE GOT A GOOD DEAL SO I WILL INCLUDE SOME PICTURES SO THE EXPERTS CAN COMMENT.

kai · 9th December 2010, 10:36 PM

Hello Jenny,

This is a Visayan hilt style (in a modern/post-WW2 version) - no Lumad connection that I can see. Will try to find pics...

Regards,
Kai

Robert · 9th December 2010, 11:10 PM

I could have sworn that this sword has been discussed before on the forum and if I remember right it was owned by Shelly (LabanTayo). I've been trying to find the thread but so far no luck. I don't think the hilt is hollow but is probably cast onto the blade. If I can locate Shelly's email I will contact him and try to find out as much information as I can on this.

Robert

Battara · 9th December 2010, 11:46 PM

I agree with Kai and Robert - it is cast aluminum, not Lumad, and WWII.

Jenny Ida · 10th December 2010, 11:36 PM

Definitely wwII. The description did not originally include the word aluminum; when the hilt may have been brass the Lumadiness was stronger.

8th December 2010, 04:13 AM	#1
Jenny Ida Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 12	Visayan sword with rather Lumaddy handle? Another ex-ebay item; #220702194436 The handle is aluminum; I wonder if it's cast-on, or hollow like the brass Lumad handles? The shape is traditional Visayan, of course, with a left-handed blade. Do you think there might be a Lumad connection?

9th December 2010, 07:28 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THIS IS A RATHER UNUSUAL SWORD, THE AUCTION HAS ENDED SOMEONE GOT A GOOD DEAL SO I WILL INCLUDE SOME PICTURES SO THE EXPERTS CAN COMMENT. Attached Images

9th December 2010, 10:36 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Jenny, This is a Visayan hilt style (in a modern/post-WW2 version) - no Lumad connection that I can see. Will try to find pics... Regards, Kai

9th December 2010, 11:10 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I could have sworn that this sword has been discussed before on the forum and if I remember right it was owned by Shelly (LabanTayo). I've been trying to find the thread but so far no luck. I don't think the hilt is hollow but is probably cast onto the blade. If I can locate Shelly's email I will contact him and try to find out as much information as I can on this. Robert

9th December 2010, 11:46 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	I agree with Kai and Robert - it is cast aluminum, not Lumad, and WWII.

10th December 2010, 11:36 PM	#6
Jenny Ida Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 12	Definitely wwII. The description did not originally include the word aluminum; when the hilt may have been brass the Lumadiness was stronger.