Filipino Sword

[Battara]

Yes, I remember that one. I'm not sure I agree with Batangas though.

Any way, yes the Spanish did forbid points on the blade.

Also a good point Migueldiaz (every pun intended ) about the tang protrusion - it is a Luzon trait.

As far as talibon are concerned, they come from Cebu and that is farther away from the centrally controlled regions around Manila like Batangas, Pampanga, etc. Cebu is farther away from Spanish control and so is Ilocos for that matter (another source of pointed daggers). This is my thinking anyway.

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Battara

Yes, I remember that one. I'm not sure I agree with Batangas though.

Any way, yes the Spanish did forbid points on the blade.

Also a good point Migueldiaz (every pun intended ) about the tang protrusion - it is a Luzon trait ...

Thanks Battara for that comment, and I do get the point ... and I certainly always peen the points of my own views, after absorbing the tang of wisdom in the writing of all the others! [but(t) that was pun!]

[Battara]

You sure are a punny guy!

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Battara

You sure are a punny guy!

It's cool how you temper your words without quenching any of the intended meaning. I now see a pattern in your razor-sharp and incisive remarks, which I hope to bind to the hilt of my own learnings, for me to gain an edge at some point -- Or was I trying too hard?!

[Battara]

Oh no, you are doing just fine..

[migueldiaz]

ok-ir!

edit: i think it's smarter to write it this way => ok!-r