Philo sword ?

Royston · 23rd January 2014, 04:10 PM

I need some suggestions with this one.

Blade shape - Philippines ?
Scabbard of wood and the chape reminds me of T'boli.

O/A length 23"
Blade 17"

Thickest part of the blade is 1/8th "

Blade is flat on both sides.
Hilt is wood and brass.

All suggestions welcome.

Regards
Roy

Sajen · 23rd January 2014, 04:47 PM

Hello Roy,

nice sword! I think you are on the correct way, scabbard look indeed T'boli, the cast ferrule would confirm this. Handle has Mandaya style. But I am sure that one of our experts will know exactly. Bagobo??

Regards,

Detlef

spiral · 23rd January 2014, 08:31 PM

Love the ferrule!

Spiral

Battara · 24th January 2014, 01:24 AM

This is a Bagobo piece and not T'boli, based on the blade shape, scabbard design, hilt design, and style of geometric motif used on the hilt.

Etch the blade - you may find lamination.

Looks to me to be circa 1925 - 1930s.

Robert · 24th January 2014, 02:12 AM

Royston, Great looking sword. I especially like the hilt and cast ferrule and guard. I would also be very interested in knowing whether the blade is laminated or not. My congratulations to you on a very nice score.

Jose, is it normal for this style of sword to have a blade thickness of only 1/8th inch? Seems rather thin compared to most other Philippine edged weapons that I have seen until now.

Robert

Royston · 24th January 2014, 05:06 PM

Ooops

Good job you mentioned the 1/8th Robert. That should read 1/4" thick !

Jose, I see what you mean about the Bagobo traits. Do you have a name for it ?

Cheers
Roy

23rd January 2014, 04:10 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Philo sword ? I need some suggestions with this one. Blade shape - Philippines ? Scabbard of wood and the chape reminds me of T'boli. O/A length 23" Blade 17" Thickest part of the blade is 1/8th " Blade is flat on both sides. Hilt is wood and brass. All suggestions welcome. Regards Roy Attached Images

23rd January 2014, 04:47 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,788	Hello Roy, nice sword! I think you are on the correct way, scabbard look indeed T'boli, the cast ferrule would confirm this. Handle has Mandaya style. But I am sure that one of our experts will know exactly. Bagobo?? Regards, Detlef

23rd January 2014, 08:31 PM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Love the ferrule! Spiral

24th January 2014, 01:24 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	This is a Bagobo piece and not T'boli, based on the blade shape, scabbard design, hilt design, and style of geometric motif used on the hilt. Etch the blade - you may find lamination. Looks to me to be circa 1925 - 1930s.

24th January 2014, 02:12 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Royston, Great looking sword. I especially like the hilt and cast ferrule and guard. I would also be very interested in knowing whether the blade is laminated or not. My congratulations to you on a very nice score. Jose, is it normal for this style of sword to have a blade thickness of only 1/8th inch? Seems rather thin compared to most other Philippine edged weapons that I have seen until now. Robert

24th January 2014, 05:06 PM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Ooops Good job you mentioned the 1/8th Robert. That should read 1/4" thick ! Jose, I see what you mean about the Bagobo traits. Do you have a name for it ? Cheers Roy