I'd Love to Learn More About This N. Philippines Sword

Ian · 16th January 2018, 03:27 PM

Hi Charles,

Hard to say the age because it has been worked on a bit judging from the cleaned blade and the shiny leather sheath--all in good condition. I would say probably pre-WW II, but not as early as the revolutionary war. So first half of the 20th C. would be my guess.

The local name for this one would probably be sinan paddak based on the horse hoof hilt.

Ian.

CharlesS · 16th January 2018, 03:42 PM

As always, thanks, Ian.

ashkenaz · 18th January 2018, 06:10 PM

It seems that Luzon Bolos have too much western influences on their design, to the point that I think I can't deem it "Filipino" anymore in my opinion. But just Spanish short swords made by Filipinos.

Am I being heretical? Sorry about that.

16th January 2018, 03:27 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Hi Charles, Hard to say the age because it has been worked on a bit judging from the cleaned blade and the shiny leather sheath--all in good condition. I would say probably pre-WW II, but not as early as the revolutionary war. So first half of the 20th C. would be my guess. The local name for this one would probably be sinan paddak based on the horse hoof hilt. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 16th January 2018 at 03:40 PM.

18th January 2018, 06:10 PM	#3
ashkenaz Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 23	It seems that Luzon Bolos have too much western influences on their design, to the point that I think I can't deem it "Filipino" anymore in my opinion. But just Spanish short swords made by Filipinos. Am I being heretical? Sorry about that. Last edited by ashkenaz; 19th January 2018 at 07:37 AM.

16th January 2018, 03:42 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	As always, thanks, Ian.