Ifugao knife

JeffS · 31st October 2024, 08:03 AM

I'm not familiar with the blade profile so thought I would share in case interesting to others. I also just like it. It has 21.75cm blade with 7.5mm spine with aggressive distal taper. It is very sharp, nicely balanced, and performed well as a chef knife making fajitas despite not having a full flat grind. Hard to tell on age, but older than the scabbard with well worn woven rattan rings on the handle. It was made from a file (striations still visible in parts).

kino · 31st October 2024, 08:35 PM

Admiring the weaving around the hilt. Looks precise and tight. Thanks for sharing.

Battara · 31st October 2024, 09:27 PM

the blade is in a lightly different shape than I'm used to. Nice.

Ian · 1st November 2024, 12:52 PM

Hi Jeff,

A nice multipurpose Ifugao knife. This is a fairly common pattern for a work knife and of a typical size for light household chores, including cooking. Sometimes these are called "women's knives," but men use them too. Ergonomically, they feel comfortable in the hand. That knife will outlast you. They are durable and tough.

Sajen · 1st November 2024, 02:22 PM

Nice one Jeff! The scabbard looks newer than the knife.

Attached are two from my ones which are multi purpose knives.

Regards,
Detlef

31st October 2024, 08:03 AM	#1
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 343	Ifugao knife I'm not familiar with the blade profile so thought I would share in case interesting to others. I also just like it. It has 21.75cm blade with 7.5mm spine with aggressive distal taper. It is very sharp, nicely balanced, and performed well as a chef knife making fajitas despite not having a full flat grind. Hard to tell on age, but older than the scabbard with well worn woven rattan rings on the handle. It was made from a file (striations still visible in parts). Attached Images

1st November 2024, 02:22 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Nice one Jeff! The scabbard looks newer than the knife. Attached are two from my ones which are multi purpose knives. Regards, Detlef Attached Images

31st October 2024, 08:35 PM	#2
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Admiring the weaving around the hilt. Looks precise and tight. Thanks for sharing.

31st October 2024, 09:27 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	the blade is in a lightly different shape than I'm used to. Nice.

1st November 2024, 12:52 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,198	Hi Jeff, A nice multipurpose Ifugao knife. This is a fairly common pattern for a work knife and of a typical size for light household chores, including cooking. Sometimes these are called "women's knives," but men use them too. Ergonomically, they feel comfortable in the hand. That knife will outlast you. They are durable and tough.