Sword for ID, Philippines??

carlos · 9th January 2009, 03:35 PM

Thanks Robert fot your comments, when arrived the sword I´ll post more pictures !!
Thanks
Carlos

Robert · 9th January 2009, 03:42 PM

Great!! I'm looking forward to seeing it after cleaning and to seeing more detailed pictures of the hilt in particular.

When it arrives please post details on exact blade length, width and thickness. Thank you.

Robert

Battara · 13th January 2009, 03:33 AM

The hilt looks like it could from Luzon but need to see the butt to be sure. The thing that throws me is the length of the blade. IT is longer than usual for most Luzon pieces.

Robert · 13th January 2009, 05:06 AM

Hello Jose,
The blade length is one of the things I find interesting about this. I only have two in my collection with a total length of 30 inches or over. What seems very odd to me is the offset hilt with such a small guard and this length of blade. I would have thought that this would have had a D-guard or some other form of extended guard instead of the simple cross guard that it has. I tried cleaning up one of the pictures and to me it looks like I can possible see where the tang could be through the hilt. Or it might just be my eye playing a trick on me.

Robert

carlos · 27th January 2009, 04:32 PM

Two days ago I received the sword. strong and well made, I´mvery happy!!

Robert · 27th January 2009, 05:00 PM

Hi Carlos, Nice sword and with a great length. Could you post a picture that shows the end of the hilt? It would help alot in trying to identify where this was made. Also can you tell me if the cross guard and front fitting are one piece, and if they are, are they cast to the blade? Thanks you.

Robert

carlos · 30th January 2009, 04:39 PM

There are more pictures from the pommel. The guard and the top of handle are the same piece.

9th January 2009, 03:35 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Thanks!! Thanks Robert fot your comments, when arrived the sword I´ll post more pictures !! Thanks Carlos

13th January 2009, 05:06 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Jose, The blade length is one of the things I find interesting about this. I only have two in my collection with a total length of 30 inches or over. What seems very odd to me is the offset hilt with such a small guard and this length of blade. I would have thought that this would have had a D-guard or some other form of extended guard instead of the simple cross guard that it has. I tried cleaning up one of the pictures and to me it looks like I can possible see where the tang could be through the hilt. Or it might just be my eye playing a trick on me. Robert Attached Images

27th January 2009, 04:32 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	I have it Two days ago I received the sword. strong and well made, I´mvery happy!! Attached Images

30th January 2009, 04:39 PM	#7
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	more pictures... There are more pictures from the pommel. The guard and the top of handle are the same piece. Attached Images

9th January 2009, 03:42 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great!! I'm looking forward to seeing it after cleaning and to seeing more detailed pictures of the hilt in particular. When it arrives please post details on exact blade length, width and thickness. Thank you. Robert

13th January 2009, 03:33 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	The hilt looks like it could from Luzon but need to see the butt to be sure. The thing that throws me is the length of the blade. IT is longer than usual for most Luzon pieces.

27th January 2009, 05:00 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Carlos, Nice sword and with a great length. Could you post a picture that shows the end of the hilt? It would help alot in trying to identify where this was made. Also can you tell me if the cross guard and front fitting are one piece, and if they are, are they cast to the blade? Thanks you. Robert