Parang?

[Marcus]

Picked this up cheap today, very solid and utilitarian. Is it a parang or something else? Where and when?

[Marcus]

Here are some more.

[Marcus]

and 4 more.

[Marcus]

It is hollow ground on one side and concave on the other.

[Sajen]

Hello Marcus,

it is a knife from the Philippines, Luzon. Exact name I am not able to tell you but others will be able. Nice find! :)

Regards,

Detlef

[drac2k]

I believe it is a dahong palay.

[Robert]

Hello Marcus, A nice catch especially when it still has the original leather scabbard with it. I agree with Detlef that it is originally from the Philippines and made on Luzon. If I had to put a name to it I would just refer to it as being a small bolo. Again, a very nice catch.

Best,
Robert

[Marcus]

Thanks.

[Marcus]

Anyone have a comment on what appears to be the maker's mark?

[ThePepperSkull]

These pieces pecifically are made around the Laguna area. They still make this style except with aluminum fittings instead of brass. Very thick from what I can remember.

[blue lander]

I've seen a very similar knife up for auction recently. It wasn't as nice as this one and probably not as old. It had a sideways "B" as the maker's mark.