I bought it but what is it??

Robert · 25th January 2010, 01:42 AM

As everyone already knows I collect almost exclusively Philippine weapons so this is quite a departure from that. I bought this item on a whim because I liked how it was made from an old file or rasp. The hilt is made from nickel silver with two copper bands and the wooden scabbard is covered with nickel silver. The blade is engraved on one side only and there appears to be some engraving on the hilt also. As far as I know this could very possibly be just another tourist item. I have not received this yet so here are the pictures from the auction. Any and all help on when and where this was made will be greatly appreciated.

Robert

25th January 2010, 01:42 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I bought it but what is it?? As everyone already knows I collect almost exclusively Philippine weapons so this is quite a departure from that. I bought this item on a whim because I liked how it was made from an old file or rasp. The hilt is made from nickel silver with two copper bands and the wooden scabbard is covered with nickel silver. The blade is engraved on one side only and there appears to be some engraving on the hilt also. As far as I know this could very possibly be just another tourist item. I have not received this yet so here are the pictures from the auction. Any and all help on when and where this was made will be greatly appreciated. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 25th January 2010 at 07:11 AM.