My new Luzon sword

Robert · 17th March 2013, 06:42 PM

Hello Detlef,
I cannot believe that I completely missed this thread. As usually you have come up with another great find. As for age I would agree that this is from the late 19th to early 20th century and more than likely from Batangas. I cannot wait to see the scabbard with the missing pieces replaced and a good coat of wax to bring out the color of the wood. I have seen this style of sword with both wooden and leather scabbards and would guess that both would be correct and that the choice would have been made at the owners discretion. This is just my own opinion though and I could be completely wrong in my assumption. Never the less you have again added a very nice piece to your collection.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 17th March 2013, 06:54 PM

Thank you very much Robert!

Any guess how this sword would be called?

Best regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 25th March 2013, 01:31 PM

Here some first pictures after I have received it and after some maintain. The two pieces of the scabbard was hold together by a silver band in up and by tape in down. Could it be that the silver band in up is original and four others are missing? The front piece of the scabbard is indeed from beautiful grained kamagong wood. The blade is cleaned, now I have to work at the scabbard.

kino · 25th March 2013, 06:54 PM

I love the way you brought out the beauty of the scabbard.
Good job on the blade.

Sajen · 26th March 2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kino

I love the way you brought out the beauty of the scabbard.
Good job on the blade.

Thank you!

The wood was cleaned, polished and waxed. The cleaning of the blade was a hard job since the blade was heavily corroded but only superficial.

Best,

Detlef

Robert · 26th March 2013, 08:08 PM

Hello Detlef, Could you possibly show a photo of the end of the hilt so it can be seen if the tang on this sword goes completely through the hilt and is then peened over or not? It would help in trying to put a name and location of manufacture to this piece.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 26th March 2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Hello Detlef, Could you possibly show a photo of the end of the hilt so it can be seen if the tang on this sword goes completely through the hilt and is then peened over or not? It would help in trying to put a name and location of manufacture to this piece.

Best,
Robert

My mistake that I don't show or mentioned it before!

The tang don't go through the hilt.

Regards,

Detlef

25th March 2013, 01:31 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Here some first pictures after I have received it and after some maintain. The two pieces of the scabbard was hold together by a silver band in up and by tape in down. Could it be that the silver band in up is original and four others are missing? The front piece of the scabbard is indeed from beautiful grained kamagong wood. The blade is cleaned, now I have to work at the scabbard. Attached Images

17th March 2013, 06:42 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, I cannot believe that I completely missed this thread. As usually you have come up with another great find. As for age I would agree that this is from the late 19th to early 20th century and more than likely from Batangas. I cannot wait to see the scabbard with the missing pieces replaced and a good coat of wax to bring out the color of the wood. I have seen this style of sword with both wooden and leather scabbards and would guess that both would be correct and that the choice would have been made at the owners discretion. This is just my own opinion though and I could be completely wrong in my assumption. Never the less you have again added a very nice piece to your collection. Best, Robert

17th March 2013, 06:54 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Thank you very much Robert! Any guess how this sword would be called? Best regards, Detlef

25th March 2013, 06:54 PM	#4
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	I love the way you brought out the beauty of the scabbard. Good job on the blade.

26th March 2013, 08:08 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, Could you possibly show a photo of the end of the hilt so it can be seen if the tang on this sword goes completely through the hilt and is then peened over or not? It would help in trying to put a name and location of manufacture to this piece. Best, Robert