Philippine Weapon Identification

trajan · 8th April 2009, 05:31 AM

Hello,

Last 2 pieces appear to be from the Philippines??

First is flat on one side and convex on the other

The second is more sharply curved. the handle carving really reminds me of the statue of liberty torch---perhaps a WWII period patriotic piece??

kai · 9th April 2009, 12:06 AM

Hello Matt,

Yes, the first is a Visayan talibon/garab; the other may also be from that area or the northern Philippines.

Both seem to be tourist grade with lesser workmanship and may well be GI bringbacks after WW2. It wouldn't hurt to etch the blades to verify wether the edge has been hardened (and the blade handforged) - at least the first one may prove to have a decent working blade after all.

Regards,
Kai

8th April 2009, 05:31 AM	#1
trajan Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 68	Philippine Weapon Identification Hello, Last 2 pieces appear to be from the Philippines?? First is flat on one side and convex on the other The second is more sharply curved. the handle carving really reminds me of the statue of liberty torch---perhaps a WWII period patriotic piece??

9th April 2009, 12:06 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Matt, Yes, the first is a Visayan talibon/garab; the other may also be from that area or the northern Philippines. Both seem to be tourist grade with lesser workmanship and may well be GI bringbacks after WW2. It wouldn't hurt to etch the blades to verify wether the edge has been hardened (and the blade handforged) - at least the first one may prove to have a decent working blade after all. Regards, Kai