Bolo Or Tenegre???

[ThePepperSkull]

Agreed. Definitely Ilo Ilo. Left-hander, too. Don't see those everyday. Far from rare, but still very very nice to see

[migueldiaz]

I think it's called a binangon, and looks like it's from Panay Island as said. But let's see what the Ilonggos have to say.

There's a Visayan sword that just finished on eBay (c/o 'artotec') having a similar hilt (pics attached).

[migueldiaz]

There's also a Lumad sword posted a long time ago which hilt is similar.

This Lumad sword's blade looks like a Visayan ginunting, however. Thus perhaps the sword originated from Panay, and was just dressed up later by the Lumad who got it.

In summary, the unusual hilt (i.e., with bulging 'eyes' to its left and right) looks like it's really Visayan.

[Robert]

Thank you all for your help so far in trying to identify where this is from and what it is called. The reason I thinking tenegre was more because of the shape of the blade than anything else.
Here is another that hasn't arrived yet that has a hilt that is similar in style but not exactly the same. The pictures are from the auction. At one time the scabbard on this one was covered in thin pieces of horn. Too bad it is now in such poor condition. The tip looks to be worn away instead of being broken.

Robert

[Nirghosa]

Was watching this one as well. Definitely a Tenegre
I've seen this similar handle on a few different items. It's quite easy to make (if that means anything).

[Robert]

Hello Nirghosa and thank you not only for your reply but also for not bidding. Now not trying to sound too dense, to which item are you referring the first or second ?

Robert

[Nirghosa]

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello Nirghosa and thank you not only for your reply but also for not bidding. Now not trying to sound too dense, to which item are you referring the first or second ?

Robert

Sorry , I was referring to the first one.