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Michael Blalock 21st May 2007 03:34 PM

Flyssa
 
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180118614859

Expanding my collection to the Maghreb. Bad pictures, but it looks very rustic so I assume it's not a tourist piece. I will post better pictures when I get it.

Lew 21st May 2007 03:51 PM

Michael

That is an old Philippine bolo type sword from Luzon it is not a flyssa.

Lew

Michael Blalock 21st May 2007 10:07 PM

Betcha itsa flyssa.

Andrew 21st May 2007 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Blalock
Betcha itsa flyssa.

I'll take that action. ;)

http://i7.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/9f/85/3120_1.JPG

Lew 21st May 2007 10:51 PM

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I feel very lucky ;) :D So I'll take a piece of the action ;) :cool: Here is a similar but less fancy sword from the same area in the Philippines.


Lew

kronckew 21st May 2007 11:11 PM

yup, michael, in the words of the immortal Crocodylus Dundee
That's not a flyssa, THIS is a flyssa

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...w/flyssa01.jpg

the distinctive zoomorphic brass covered wood grip and brass inlaid and engraved blades are diagnostic. they do seem to come in variable lengths. i even have a curved one.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...kew/flyssa.jpg

there are a few SE Asian blades of very much the same shape but with different grips....like the kalasan
http://old.blades.free.fr/pics/picsw...r05/par05a.jpg

still, yours looks like a nice blade, must post better photos when you get it.

Michael Blalock 22nd May 2007 12:00 AM

Maybe not a flyssa, but I recognize that diamond pattern on the hilt from a lot of North African items so I will wait and see before I pay up. What did I bet anyway, my credibility?

Ferguson 22nd May 2007 01:01 AM

Philippines. Luzon. Almost bid on it myself.

Steve

Andrew 22nd May 2007 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Blalock
Maybe not a flyssa, but I recognize that diamond pattern on the hilt from a lot of North African items so I will wait and see before I pay up. What did I bet anyway, my credibility?

Beers at Timonium next year? :D

Lew 22nd May 2007 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew
Beers at Timonium next year? :D

Boy oh boy I am getting thirsty just thinking about it :D ;) Andrew do like imported or domestic ;) :p

Lew

Andrew 22nd May 2007 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES
Andrew do like imported or domestic ;) :p

Lew

Yes. :D

Michael Blalock 22nd May 2007 04:17 PM

Okay, I'm in, if it's from N. Africa I win?

kronckew 22nd May 2007 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Blalock
Okay, I'm in, if it's from N. Africa I win?

you lose, it's from LORAIN, OHIO, United States, says so right on ebay.....:p

Jim McDougall 22nd May 2007 05:30 PM

LOL!!!!:)
Ok Kronckew! 'crocodylus Dundee' !! the mythical Australian warrior, and flyssas from the wilds of Ohio !!! JUDL!! You're outstanding :)

I agree this is from the Philippines and probably Luzon or northern regions, if not mistaken these are termed 'talibon'. I always thought that it was very interesting that these had the same deep bellied blade and needle point as the flyssa. More support for the strong trade ties between Philippines and the Maghreb via the Spanish.

All best regards,
Jim


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