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drac2k 31st December 2025 10:07 PM
A paid of interesting Philippine Edged Weapons
 
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JeffS 1st January 2026 04:17 AM
The Visayan scabbard does not look correct for the top bolo. For the knife, is the handle peened?

drac2k 1st January 2026 04:34 AM
Yes both handles are peened.They have matching collection numbers on the scabbards and the weapons, but we all know how museums are.I agree, that the longer sword was either cut down or it is a mismatched sheath..

Sajen 1st January 2026 10:40 AM
Hello David, I agree with Jeff, the top bolo looks very Luzon to my eyes while the scabbard looks Visayan and the scabbard looks like a mismatch.
The Visayan knife looks very nice! :cool:

drac2k 1st January 2026 10:52 AM
I agree with both of you.The knife is my favorite as well;it is heavy and by its configuration, I think its main purpose was for fighting.

Sajen 1st January 2026 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by drac2k (Post 301576)
The knife is my favorite as well;it is heavy and by its configuration, I think its main purpose was for fighting.
Jep, it's also my favorite! :cool:;)

Bob A 1st January 2026 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by drac2k (Post 301576)
I agree with both of you.The knife is my favorite as well;it is heavy and by its configuration, I think its main purpose was for fighting.
Yes, indeed, it caught my eye as well. The triangular blade cross-section is interesting.

drac2k 1st January 2026 08:32 PM
The triangular cross section is only on one side;the blade measures 9.75" long x 1&5/8" at its widest.


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