Show us your "other" Visayan swords

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Ray,

Here's an interesting type: Blade a bit over 31 cm (12.5"); nicely laminated, chisel edge.

Another example from an auction (blade 35 cm, 13.8"), chisel edge.

I'd place both well into the 19th century.

Regards,
Kai

Yup really interesting! I've only seen a handful of those, haven't really pinpointed where it originated from, highly likely Visayas area thereabouts.

[Sajen]

I can add these both swords to the thread.

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I can add these both swords to the thread.

Looking really nice, especially the kris!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by xasterix

Looking really nice, especially the kris!

Thanks!

[kino]

This one is massive, just a hair over 36 inches in length.

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by kino

This one is massive, just a hair over 36 inches in length.

That really is a gem of a find, sir! I don't know much about Panay... I'm guessing it's either a talibong or tenegre, probably late 1800s as it still has a European-style guard. It's a supersized one!

[Battara]

Here is my only talibon. It was captured by American forces. Inscribed on the scabbard is "Captured Tubigan, Bohol, July 1901" in fading ink. I did some restoration to the hilt.