Visayan Kukri?

ariel · 12th May 2006, 01:44 PM

Might function as a Katar, too.

Spunjer · 12th May 2006, 02:04 PM

michael,

looks like a garab (ilonggo for 'scythe') to me.

pronounced grr'rub...

Spunjer · 12th May 2006, 02:23 PM

here's a picture of nonoy, a tuba collector. checkout his side arms..

VVV · 12th May 2006, 02:36 PM

Thanks Spunjer,

Did you see with what kind of grip Nonoy used it?
And why do you think it has a monster/Bakunawa hilt?

Michael

Spunjer · 12th May 2006, 02:52 PM

michael,
i'm guessing you have an old, old type, ergo the 'diety' hilt. nowadays, the batikulun (gizzard) type is more common, as what nonoy have on his. here's a close up on a modern binangon handle.

VVV · 12th May 2006, 02:56 PM

Thanks!

Michael

VANDOO · 12th May 2006, 06:29 PM

A VERY IMPORTANT KNIFE INDEED IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY TUBA IS THE NAME OF THE LOCAL ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE, NO COCK FIGHT COULD BE HELD WITHOUT IT

PERHAPS THE KNIFE IS MADE AS IT IS TO FACILITATE ITS USE WHILE HANGING IN A PALM TREE HIGH ABOVE THE GROUND WHERE A SPECILIZED CUTTING TOOL WOULD BE VERY HANDY.

12th May 2006, 02:52 PM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	michael, i'm guessing you have an old, old type, ergo the 'diety' hilt. nowadays, the batikulun (gizzard) type is more common, as what nonoy have on his. here's a close up on a modern binangon handle. Attached Images

12th May 2006, 01:44 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Might function as a Katar, too.

12th May 2006, 02:04 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	michael, looks like a garab (ilonggo for 'scythe') to me. pronounced grr'rub...

12th May 2006, 02:23 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	here's a picture of nonoy, a tuba collector. checkout his side arms..

12th May 2006, 02:36 PM	#4
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Spunjer, Did you see with what kind of grip Nonoy used it? And why do you think it has a monster/Bakunawa hilt? Michael

12th May 2006, 02:56 PM	#6
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks! Michael

12th May 2006, 06:29 PM	#7
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A VERY IMPORTANT KNIFE INDEED IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY TUBA IS THE NAME OF THE LOCAL ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE, NO COCK FIGHT COULD BE HELD WITHOUT IT PERHAPS THE KNIFE IS MADE AS IT IS TO FACILITATE ITS USE WHILE HANGING IN A PALM TREE HIGH ABOVE THE GROUND WHERE A SPECILIZED CUTTING TOOL WOULD BE VERY HANDY.