Interesting Philippine sword (? military use during revolution)

Ian · 6th July 2015, 02:59 AM

This is an interesting old Philippine sword. It is heavy in the hand and measures 28.5 inches overall. The blade is 22 inches long, and the distal 11 inches of the back edge has been sharpened. At some time it probably had a sharp point, but this is a much used blade and the point seems to have worn down. The hilt is NOT full tang, but there is a small steel ferrule. Stamped into one side of the hilt are the numbers "72," suggesting to me that this was once military issue. It was brought back by a returning US serviceman in 1905 and may have been a souvenir from the US conflicts with Filipino forces.

Thoughts on the origins of this sword, and particularly the style of hilt, would be appreciated. Since this sword does not seem to have been made in Luzon, I think I would call it a pinuti.

Ian.

6th July 2015, 02:59 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	Interesting Philippine sword (? military use during revolution) This is an interesting old Philippine sword. It is heavy in the hand and measures 28.5 inches overall. The blade is 22 inches long, and the distal 11 inches of the back edge has been sharpened. At some time it probably had a sharp point, but this is a much used blade and the point seems to have worn down. The hilt is NOT full tang, but there is a small steel ferrule. Stamped into one side of the hilt are the numbers "72," suggesting to me that this was once military issue. It was brought back by a returning US serviceman in 1905 and may have been a souvenir from the US conflicts with Filipino forces. Thoughts on the origins of this sword, and particularly the style of hilt, would be appreciated. Since this sword does not seem to have been made in Luzon, I think I would call it a pinuti. Ian. Attached Images