What is this?
 

Hi!

Been away for a looonnnggg time.

Anybody know what this is? Too short for a walking stick. Too big for a baton? Can’t sell it on ebay (concealed knives aren’t allowed in ebay policy). Maybe some here may be interested. I got this from the Islamic City of Marawi. There’s some okir design, so this should be Moro. I think the ferrule is ivory, but can’t be so sure.

OAL: 22-1/4" / 56.5cm
blade length: 14-3/4" / 37.5cm

Thanks!

Bobby T

Hi Bobby. Welcome back.

Is the blade triangular? Maybe a bayonet remounted as a sword cane/swagger stick.

Andrew,

Blade is rectangular. Haven't seen a bayonet yet, but maybe you're right.

Thanks!

Bob

These were produced in India for the tourist trade between about 1960-1980. They came in 2 lengths, cane and swagger stick. Blades are usually dead soft.


Ham

Wow, thanks for the info, Ham! I never would have thought something from as far away as India could reach Marawi.

Bob