2 Philippine swords for identification

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks to all who expressed an opinion! On the first item, it makes sense and I would tend to go with the 50's or 60's date as the workmanship is very good and the scabbard is chipped as opposed to a dremel tool job.I even think some of the fittings are silver.
On the second item you guys are probably correct, but as opposed to the first item and the ones you showed me made of brass, this kris like sword has a medial ridge on both sides, is very well balanced and sharp and it would make an effective fighting weapon .

FYI a lot of stuff coming out of the Philippines today is being passed off as old. They actually do a decent job at recreating some of the older designs, but I think you can tell by the sharp edges of the wood, particularly the carved areas. I think the designs on them look more bolder, rather than the original which look subtle. These newer pieces are also hand carved, and many times are not dremeled or machined. They do tend to go a bit overboard with other aesthetics as well. And it is common for them to show some socalled 'battle damage' or broken pieces...again another way to try and persuaded people that they are 'authentic' and old. I don't like the idea that they try and pass them off on people as original turn of the century pieces, but many buy in to it and don't have the eye for it to know the difference. Some are great, but still, more of a wall hanger than anything I would say.