Talibon for comment

harimauhk · 16th October 2011, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

It is from the Visayan Islands in the middle of the Philippines. Perhaps from Cebu (part of the Visayan Islands).

Hi Battara,

The term talibung is not used in Cebu, but it is used in Leyte and Samar. I would put money on this piece having been made in Leyte or Samar. In Cebu, similar knives are called plamingko (like flamenco in Spanish).

This may have been a WWII (or earlier) bringback, but it wasn't made specifically for a tourist to take home, which makes it a lot more attractive!

Battara · 16th October 2011, 04:46 AM

Oh well, close.

Thank you for the correction.

harimauhk · 16th October 2011, 05:13 AM

No problem! I always learn a heck of a lot on these forums from those far more knowledgeable than me, so it's nice to finally be able to give something back!

Sajen · 16th October 2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harimauhk

Hi Battara,

The term talibung is not used in Cebu, but it is used in Leyte and Samar. I would put money on this piece having been made in Leyte or Samar. In Cebu, similar knives are called plamingko (like flamenco in Spanish).

This may have been a WWII (or earlier) bringback, but it wasn't made specifically for a tourist to take home, which makes it a lot more attractive!

Hello Harimauhk,

thank you very much for this information.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 2nd November 2011, 09:25 PM

Just win a second one for low money and think that it is from the same time.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290624410625...84.m1497.l2648

What do you think?

2nd November 2011, 09:25 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Just win a second one for low money and think that it is from the same time. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290624410625...84.m1497.l2648 What do you think? Attached Images

16th October 2011, 04:46 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Oh well, close. Thank you for the correction.

16th October 2011, 05:13 AM	#3
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	No problem! I always learn a heck of a lot on these forums from those far more knowledgeable than me, so it's nice to finally be able to give something back!