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G'day,
I thought this may be of WWII vintage? or maybe earlier? Blade:17 1/2 in Handle: 6 3/8 in Spine: 7 mm then gradual distal taper to tip. It seems quite decently made to me. Cheers ![]() Dan |
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These marks look like stamps, spring stamps?
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Daniel,
It's not my field but it looks to me as a nice talibon. Like Kai said in the thread of the Barong to etch it, I would think to do it with this one too. This blade could also be laminated. I'm sure the more knowledgeable members will jump in. |
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I am not pretending to have any knowledge of these weapons, but it seems to me that the barely visible markings look European. Old re-formed blade? If this is the case, would you still expect it to be laminated? |
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To be clear,
I have lemon etched both pieces. Sorry, I thought this was visible. Thanks for all thoughts on both pieces so far. I look forward to learning more. Cheers ![]() Dan |
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I don't think so if the blade is European. I thought to see something on one of the pictures. But as I said, this is not my field. |
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I would be surprised if it were laminiated - this looks like it is spring mono-steel. Nice hilt carving for WWII - I do agree that it is probably WWII. Even if it were older, not all talibon were laminated.
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Gentlemen,
Thank you for your interest ![]() Battara, Thanks for the ID. I am happy to hear it is a genuine WWII piece. I certainly hpoe to acquire some more examples from the Philippines. I like the diversity. Best regards, Daniel |
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You are very welcome. That is one reason I like Philippine stuff - the diversity (and the fact that I am part Filipino
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ARGH! Lost on this one. Congrats if anyone here got it!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=330328410970 ...it's lefty too! ![]() |
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BEFORE AND DURING WW2 THE SWORD MAKERS FOUND A VERY CONVIENENT SOURCE FOR STEEL IT WAS THE LEAF SPRINGS OFF TRUCKS. BEFORE WAR BROKE OUT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO GET AS IT WAS STILL ON THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS IN USE AND OFTEN UNDER GAURD AS SPRINGS HAD A WAY OF GOING MISSING IF A VEHICLE WAS LEFT UNATTENDED LONG.
![]() YOUR EXAMPLE HAS A WELL CARVED HANDLE AND SCABBARD SO WAS PROBABLY MADE BY SOME PROFESSIONAL IN THE BUSINESS OF MAKEING THEM. SOMETIMES YOU SEE A NICELY CARVED SCABBARD AND A CRUDE HANDLE WHICH USUALLY INDICATES THE ORIGINAL HANDLE WAS DAMMAGED AND REPLACED BY THE OWNER. OTHER EXAMPLES WILL HAVE CRUDE HANDLES AND SCABBARDS WHICH COULD BE BECAUSE THEY WERE A CHEAPER MODEL PERHAPS THEY BOUGHT THE BLADE ONLY AND MADE THEIR OWN HANDLE AND SCABBARD OR PERHAPS THE ORIGINALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE LIFE OF THE TOOL/ WEAPON. CONGRADULATIONS A GOOD FIRST TALBION ![]() |
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I was thinking of betting on this one. It looks quite nice.
David, check the date ![]() Cheers, Emanuel |
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