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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 38,317
Posted By Dimasalang
Vandoo, I have looked in to this picture in the...

Vandoo, I have looked in to this picture in the past. From what I understand, the photo of the skulls were taken at the 'second' Battle of Bud Dajo(Dec 1911). The skulls were left over from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 65,309
Posted By Dimasalang
I believe Lorenz brought this up before...

I believe Lorenz brought this up before (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9840&page=2&pp=30&highlight=ginunting+buddy).
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,437
Posted By Dimasalang
Hmmm... a 'Man Cave'. I needs me one of those. :o...

Hmmm... a 'Man Cave'. I needs me one of those. :o

Thanks for these really great ideas guys! hahah
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th July 2009, 07:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,437
Posted By Dimasalang
HAHAHA! Touché! Never thought about that, I guess...

HAHAHA! Touché! Never thought about that, I guess it can be said the other way as well! Every purse, shoes, jewelry you buy, Im buying a SWORD!! ;) :D



I really messed up though and made a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,437
Posted By Dimasalang
The girl in the video is Jessica(aka Butterfly...

The girl in the video is Jessica(aka Butterfly Kisses on the balisongforum). :D

Some of you have really cool wives. ;)
My woman has already told me, "Every sword you bring home, I am buying a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 57,857
Posted By Dimasalang
The Pulahan Derobio group "should" have...

The Pulahan Derobio group "should" have incorporated the Talibong/Garab in to their system. I know this group well as its main HQ comes out of San Diego and I have been in a couple of their seminars....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th June 2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 57,857
Posted By Dimasalang
Im not a believer in the term "Kali" also. It is...

Im not a believer in the term "Kali" also. It is a made up word...and now it has taken on many different associations. Also, to call Eskrima or Arnis "Kali" is not correct...this is my own personal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,079
Posted By Dimasalang
Nice. Wonder if there is any significance or...

Nice. Wonder if there is any significance or meaning to this kris?

Heres a pic of another kris with the same style blade. Forgot where I found this pic....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
Definitely heroic people on both sides of the...

Definitely heroic people on both sides of the coin thats for sure...this is why I study accounts on both sides of the war. I have more favorite American war heroes of this era then any other time. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,691
Posted By Dimasalang
Another great find Carlos! Why cant I find these...

Another great find Carlos! Why cant I find these things? :( I envy you.



Here is a close up photo of a sheath of that time. This one in particular belonged to Gen Thomas Mascardo. Sheath looks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2009, 02:37 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
The memorial marker needs to be corrected. The...

The memorial marker needs to be corrected. The atrocities ordered by Smith and performed by Waller made national news in America. The trial of both was carefully watched. The end result is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
Hi Miguel, I wouldn't know if the regulars in the...

Hi Miguel, I wouldn't know if the regulars in the Phil. Army have an issued bolo. :shrug: Im now curious to know if they do. My guess would be yes, considering the environment they have to deal with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
More on Leonard Furlong. ...

More on Leonard Furlong.
http://www.bakbakan.org/furlong.html

Given the era, I have no doubt that Furlong would have led in the front of his men. The Phil-Am War is the last war where US generals...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
I actually bought a ginunting from Buddy last...

I actually bought a ginunting from Buddy last Dec. It was a Xmas present to myself. :D Buddy makes them for the Philippine Marine elite unit. They practice pekiti tirsia under Leo Gaje...and this is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th April 2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
Miguels is Alibata/Baybayin script. It is old...

Miguels is Alibata/Baybayin script. It is old writing from the Philippines that is pre-Spanish. The first book ever published by the Spanish in the Philippines(Doctrina Cristiana in 1593, or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 106,402
Posted By Dimasalang
One must keep in mind and make note, when Spain...

One must keep in mind and make note, when Spain ruled the Philippines for +300 years, they DID NOT control the entire Philippine Islands(in reality it was close to 60%). If they did, the entire Moro...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd April 2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,813
Posted By Dimasalang
Very nice piece! Oh your lucky I didnt see this...

Very nice piece! Oh your lucky I didnt see this on eBay! It would have been a battle!! hehe :D




Agreed. The Katipunan was already a dissolved organization when the symbol(Sun face and Stars,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,766
Posted By Dimasalang
I don’t know, I would just label this sword,...

I don’t know, I would just label this sword, “Visayan/Talibon/Garab/Pulahan/Dios Dios type sword”. :D
I agree this is a Pulahan type sword too, but the date is interesting. In 1899, the Pulahan was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,949
Posted By Dimasalang
Ok ok I guess it could be a "G". :D But even...

Ok ok I guess it could be a "G". :D But even today we(I live next to the border of Mexico) use the letter "J" with the "H" sound for Spanish(ie La Jolla, Jamacha, Tijuana, Jose, Jorge, etc...). The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2009, 01:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,949
Posted By Dimasalang
Sorry to bring this post up from the dead, but I...

Sorry to bring this post up from the dead, but I think I can add some useful info to this thread for possible future reference.

The first portion of the engraving I would definitely say looks to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,644
Posted By Dimasalang
Nice Barong ended on eBay.

Wow I didn't think a barong could command this price($1990). I believe the former owner is also a member here...sorry for posting up your auction, I just think thats awesome. Not awesome that I can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,762
Posted By Dimasalang
Dang it, so you were the one that out bid me!...

Dang it, so you were the one that out bid me! haha I was watching this auction also. I really like the details on this blade. Glad to see it go to a good home. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 44,993
Posted By Dimasalang
Wow!! That is sweet! :D :eek:

Wow!! That is sweet! :D :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2009, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,735
Posted By Dimasalang
Were you able to buy this Kampilan? I was...

Were you able to buy this Kampilan? I was watching it as well but the seller took the auction down. Were you able to buy it?

The seller also had another Kampilan w/ Tiger Bells that they took...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,947
Posted By Dimasalang
Thats nice. Yours looks like it has an afro. :D ...

Thats nice. Yours looks like it has an afro. :D jk
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