My collection of sangi knives for enjoy!

[Nonoy Tan]

Thanks Detlef and Jose.

The knife and the scabbard have a museum number on them, and likely came together when they were accessioned some time in the past.

The elaborateness of the scabbard matches the quality of the blade which is thicker than all others I have encountered.

Here are a couple more images.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nonoy Tan

The elaborateness of the scabbard matches the quality of the blade which is thicker than all others I have encountered.

Nonoy, may I ask you how thick the blade is?

Thank you,
Detlef

[Nonoy Tan]

Hi Detlef,

Unfortunately, I am unable to give a precise figure because I am currently not home for the next couple of months. But I would estimate around 3.0 mm near the handle.

Nonoy

[Battara]

Nonoy Tan, your piece is so helpful! I now see that some of these bronze hilts are older. I thought they were all newer. Apparently I was mistaken.

When you get back, would you also please post close ups of the hilt and blade too?

I noticed the sculpturing at the base of the blade.......

[Battara]

I don't have a sangi. what I can offer is this picture of a sangi on the back end of a Bagobo man. It is taken from National Geographic 1944 (vol.86, p567):

[Sajen]

I have taken some pictures from the small booklet "Treasures Of The Davao Museum" where several sangi knives are pictured, as well some with metal handles and scabbards.

[Sajen]

Have sold sometime ago the one with metal scabbard but have won recently an other one by a german auction house so the both remaining ones don't will feel alone!
Here some pictures and the new family portrait.