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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,105
Posted By LabanTayo
spunjer, i tried to get my money back for the...

spunjer,
i tried to get my money back for the holes in the blade, but the guy wouldnt do it. :)

john,
i would say that its from Bicol, or southern Luzon area.
cool piece!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th July 2006, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,105
Posted By LabanTayo
is the bayonet WWII? if it is, it might help...

is the bayonet WWII?
if it is, it might help determine age.
its definetely from the Philippines as the above have stated.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2006, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,170
Posted By LabanTayo
Ay nako!!!! Maraming bling-bling, di ba!!!

Ay nako!!!!
Maraming bling-bling, di ba!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st April 2006, 02:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,430
Posted By LabanTayo
well, i received the weird barong. i cleaned...

well,
i received the weird barong. i cleaned and etched it. it has a swirly pattern, definetely forged. the spine is 3/8" thick.

my uneducated conclusion:

its a yakan jungayyan sundang. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2006, 06:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,430
Posted By LabanTayo
vandoo, i havent received the barong yet, so i...

vandoo,
i havent received the barong yet, so i cant say much yet, but you can see strong lamenation lines throughout the blade in the pictures.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,742
Posted By LabanTayo
rick, beat ya to it. :):) i have seen this...

rick, beat ya to it. :):)

i have seen this wire wrap on moro/philippine swords before.


ooohh..seafood. you might have me beat against our bbq. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2006, 03:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,742
Posted By LabanTayo
somebady say BBQ? then you need to come to Kansas...

somebady say BBQ? then you need to come to Kansas City. Arthur Bryants, Gates and LC's. the cooks that chop up the burnt ends would feel real comfortable with a binangon or mandau. :):)
and for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 10:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 31,430
Posted By LabanTayo
i'm curious too.....:):)

i'm curious too.....:):)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2006, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,784
Posted By LabanTayo
if i remember correctly, lawi ayam is longer...

if i remember correctly,
lawi ayam is longer and has a straighter blade. korambit is smaller and more curving with the finger hole. beladaw has the open toe hole.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,445
Posted By LabanTayo
what kind of sword did this come from? was the...

what kind of sword did this come from?
was the paper inside the sword handle?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd February 2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,791
Posted By LabanTayo
definetely just a Luzon dagger. nice piece though.

definetely just a Luzon dagger. nice piece though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 108,808
Posted By LabanTayo
michael, you make my head hurt. :):)

michael,
you make my head hurt. :):)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th February 2006, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,504
Posted By LabanTayo
michael, dang, where do you come up with these...

michael,
dang, where do you come up with these pieces???
:)

thats one hell of a mixbag of influences.
it looks like a cut down barong, rehilted in Leyte.
i'm stumped too. send it to me so i...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,818
Posted By LabanTayo
congratulations mark. very very cool story and...

congratulations mark. very very cool story and the history behind it. now you have a pusaka to pass down.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2006, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,705
Posted By LabanTayo
nechesh is correct. very yummy sword.....

nechesh is correct. very yummy sword.....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th January 2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 264,235
Posted By LabanTayo
Punal, Never been SW fishing. Maybe I need to...

Punal,
Never been SW fishing. Maybe I need to have you guide me there in SoCal!!!
:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2006, 03:52 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 264,235
Posted By LabanTayo
Its not a sword, but its my newest toy. ...

Its not a sword, but its my newest toy.

Custom made for me, Elder Bamboo fly rod.
7' 10" 5 weight 2/2.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,082
Posted By LabanTayo
Are they Chinese? Formosa? Tibet? Were there...

Are they Chinese? Formosa? Tibet?
Were there pictures of the blade?
They look short and stout.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 98,989
Posted By LabanTayo
In William Scott's book, Barangay, he mentions...

In William Scott's book, Barangay, he mentions that Lubao and another city in Pampanga, were Moro forts when the Spanish arrived. Another piece stating an Islamic/Malay presence north of the Visayas.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 98,989
Posted By LabanTayo
Federico, With Clark AF Base in Angeles, alot...

Federico,
With Clark AF Base in Angeles, alot of Kapampangans were brought over through marriage. My mothers family is from Quezon City, but some moved to Arayat back in the 60's and married...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2006, 04:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 98,989
Posted By LabanTayo
Malay inluence in Pamapanga (Province north of...

Malay inluence in Pamapanga (Province north of Manila).

http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~camiling/malay.html

Especially look at the comparison of the word Sundang and Kampilan.


A part of my family...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,209
Posted By LabanTayo
spunjer, my fault, i didnt see it was 20" long....

spunjer,
my fault, i didnt see it was 20" long. could be a tabak.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2006, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,209
Posted By LabanTayo
spunjer, would an anting anting be attached to...

spunjer,
would an anting anting be attached to the handle? too easy to fall off, imho.
very nice balaraw.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2006, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,601
Posted By LabanTayo
Its the infamous Inihaw Balaraw from Luzon. :):) ...

Its the infamous Inihaw Balaraw from Luzon. :):)

Seriously folks, it looks like a very good Luzon fighting knife (balaraw).
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2005, 01:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 41,900
Posted By LabanTayo
Federico, good idea, brother. But, what is...

Federico, good idea, brother.
But, what is "pig-sticker" in Waray-Waray?
Spunjer can say it the Illongo way, Zel will say it the Aklanon/Batangueno way, I'll say it the Tagalog/Kapampangan way,...
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