Garab / Talibon for comment.

[Emanuel]

This is my first sword of the year, a Filipino talibon.

It measures 22 3/4" overall, with a 18 3/4" blade that's apparently ~5mm thick. It looks somewhat older than my first talibon: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2292 is WWII or thereabouts a likely date? Earlier/later?

All comments most welcome.
Emanuel

[katana]

Hi Emanuel,
followed this one.....I really like these.....didn't bid because the shipping cost was too high. Next time maybe ;) I thought a possible WW2 bring back......but what do I know :p


Regards David

[Battara]

Well Katana you apparently know something - I agree it is WWII or perhaps a slight bit earlier (1930s).

[Emanuel]

.....didn't bid because the shipping cost was too high....

Hi David, that's usually what I say when I pass up on goodies from your side of the pond.

Battara, I'm glad you both agree on the date. The last talibon I had was also around 5mm thick, how thick can these blades get?

All the best,
Emanuel

[Robert]

Hi Manolo, I'm sure Jose can answer your question about blade thickness on these weapons better than I could but just thought I would add that I have a couple that have 7 & 8mm thick blades and have seen one that was 10mm thick at the grip. :eek:

Robert