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wildwolberine
26th May 2023, 12:09 AM
New acquisition: was described as Philippines, I believe it may be mainland Southeast Asia (Laos or Vietnam)? Any assistance would be appreciated. I have not received the blade yet, blade length is around 12 in. I’ve added a photo of the spine and top of the scabbard. Thanks!

Sajen
26th May 2023, 10:33 PM
Hello Wildwolberine,

Your rare knife is indeed from the Philippines, Luzon. It's a typical bolo from the Pinatubo Negritos, see this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22174&highlight=katana+luzon It's called hundáng.

Attached are a few similar examples from the given thread.

Regards,
Detlef

wildwolberine
26th May 2023, 10:53 PM
Thanks Detlef! Great addition to my Philippines collection. Will post more when it arrives.

wildwolberine
27th May 2023, 12:55 AM
Does anyone have a copy or scan of the article “The Pinatubo Negritos : their useful plants and material culture” mentioned in the linked thread?

Thanks!

Ian
27th May 2023, 05:05 AM
Does anyone have a copy or scan of the article “The Pinatubo Negritos : their useful plants and material culture” mentioned in the linked thread?

Thanks!wildwoberine: You can download the pdf files attached to this post in that thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=211282&postcount=17

wildwolberine
27th May 2023, 05:29 AM
Perfect! Thanks, I didn’t see the links.

Sajen
27th May 2023, 12:19 PM
Thanks Detlef! Great addition to my Philippines collection. Will post more when it arrives.

You're welcome. Curious to see pictures! These are seldom seen blades from the Philippines.

Regards,
Detlef