Finally...Central Luzon origin

Robert · 16th July 2014, 08:01 PM

Hello Detlef, As I cannot tell in the photos, how are the two halves of the scabbard held together? Your example is the first I have seen in this style with a short tang, all others I have seen had the longer through hilt tangs. The hilt on yours also looks to have a bulge in the center of the grip as well as a smooth round ferrule which are both something that I have not seen before. How thick is the blade next to the hilt, it looks to be a little thinner than the others I have encountered which were from 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick at that point. The scabbard does have the toe that I mentioned that I have only seen on earlier pre war pieces. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing your example as it gives me more to think over about these pieces.

Best,
Robert

16th July 2014, 08:01 PM	#9
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, As I cannot tell in the photos, how are the two halves of the scabbard held together? Your example is the first I have seen in this style with a short tang, all others I have seen had the longer through hilt tangs. The hilt on yours also looks to have a bulge in the center of the grip as well as a smooth round ferrule which are both something that I have not seen before. How thick is the blade next to the hilt, it looks to be a little thinner than the others I have encountered which were from 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick at that point. The scabbard does have the toe that I mentioned that I have only seen on earlier pre war pieces. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing your example as it gives me more to think over about these pieces. Best, Robert