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25th May 2023, 10:31 PM

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Taiwan Paiwan Formasa sword/dagger

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Posted By Sajen

I personally would polish the blade and give it...

I personally would polish the blade and give it an etch.

Forum: Ethnographic Weapons

25th May 2023, 10:25 PM

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Taiwan Paiwan Formasa sword/dagger

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Posted By Sajen

Yes, the scabbard is what we usually see by these...

Yes, the scabbard is what we usually see by these tourist swords, no doubt.
The simple bamboo handle could have been attached elsewhere. The tang is complete through the handle and peened and extra...

Forum: Ethnographic Weapons

27th April 2023, 09:44 PM

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Taiwan Paiwan Formasa sword/dagger

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Posted By Sajen

Have a look here:...

Have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18271&highlight=paiwan
Paiwan and Rukai blades have a slightly concave/convex blade profile.

Regards,
Detlef

Forum: Ethnographic Weapons

27th April 2023, 11:07 AM

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Taiwan Paiwan Formasa sword/dagger

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Posted By Sajen

Yes, the blade is laminated and therefore old,...

Yes, the blade is laminated and therefore old, unfortunately cleaned very roughly, probably by machine. Worth polishing. She also seems to have the usual cross cut.
Very interesting catch!
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