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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2024, 03:53 AM
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Views: 1,588
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you Detlef. Yes these "stones" are plastic...

Thank you Detlef. Yes these "stones" are plastic indeed. I am having a hard time polishing this aluminum handle. There are some pitting on it. I think this requires sanding first before polishing. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2024, 01:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By h0ll0wman
Aluminum hilt blade

Just when I thought I couldn't find these anymore in the Philippines, one shows up. They still make these aluminum hilt blades in my country but not this ornate anymore. I have a modern longer blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,783
Posted By h0ll0wman
That is a very nice aluminum hilt. They still...

That is a very nice aluminum hilt. They still make these in the Philippines. I recently acquired an Espada y Daga set from Cebu but the hilts of these are not as ornate as yours and there are no date...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Ian. Thank you for the insights. I am...

Hello Ian. Thank you for the insights. I am agreeing with you that it looks like from the WWII era.The blade has a chisel grind for right hand.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
Posted By h0ll0wman
Pinuti?Samar blade?

I just got this old small blade, almost like a child's sword. I am guessing it is vintage. I believe it has some features of blades of the Pinuti from Cebu or a blade from Samar. Since it has a guard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2023, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
Posted By h0ll0wman
Small antique kris

I won this at an auction. This is one of the smallest antique kris in my collection. The overall length is about 24 inches. I am not sure if the scabbard is original. The wood in the handle does not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,185
Posted By h0ll0wman
Old gunong with ivory hilt

I recently acquired this gunong through a trade. The ivory hilt was already loose (refer to the very last photo) hence I took the liberty of securing it properly. Too bad there is a deep dent on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,802
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Battara. Is this the view that you want?

Hello Battara. Is this the view that you want?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2022, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,802
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thanks Rick. I am not familiar with this kind of...

Thanks Rick. I am not familiar with this kind of guard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,802
Posted By h0ll0wman
Old luzon sword

I am sharing my latest acquisition. This is the best of its kind in my collection. I am not sure if the guard is a later addition to the sword but it looks good on it. One part of the guard is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2022, 03:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,490
Posted By h0ll0wman
I appreciate all your inputs Battara.

I appreciate all your inputs Battara.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2022, 03:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,490
Posted By h0ll0wman
interesting information. thank you sir.

interesting information. thank you sir.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,490
Posted By h0ll0wman
It feels and look aluminum to me. Is there a...

It feels and look aluminum to me. Is there a simple way to test the metal fittings? Regarding the silver content.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2022, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,490
Posted By h0ll0wman
An old plamingko

I recently acquired this beautiful piece. The fittings on the scabbard and hilt seems to be brass and aluminum.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th August 2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,262
Posted By h0ll0wman
Interesting. I learned something new. Thank you.

Interesting. I learned something new. Thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,262
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Battara. I appreciate all of your inputs....

Hello Battara. I appreciate all of your inputs. The bands appears to be swassa. Regarding the blade I thought it was forged considering the waves are smoother compared to gunongs done via stock...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,262
Posted By h0ll0wman
Old large Gunong

This is the largest gunong in my collection so far. It measures 14 3/4” in total length. I am not sure about its age though.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,951
Posted By h0ll0wman
thank you. Like you, I was thinking maybe it was...

thank you. Like you, I was thinking maybe it was from WWII era. Perhaps other members have some input also.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,951
Posted By h0ll0wman
old luzon dagger restored

I recently acquired this old luzon dagger and restored it. I am not sure if it is antique. The hilt is made of carabao horn and contains aluminum inlays. The scabbard is composed of two materials....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,209
Posted By h0ll0wman
Katipunan sword?

I recently acquired this old blade. I am guessing it is an antique katipunan sword? I will post photos again once I restore it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2022, 04:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,079
Posted By h0ll0wman
I just found out that Atienza's scanned papers...

I just found out that Atienza's scanned papers are publicly available online at the Henry Otley-Beyer Collection of the National Library of the Philippines Digital Collections. Here it is.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th March 2022, 03:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,079
Posted By h0ll0wman
Wow this information is indeed useful. It is good...

Wow this information is indeed useful. It is good you shared this information for the benefit of all. Like you and Bathala I also never heard of dahong bolo. I am also not well-versed in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,079
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you for the input Ian. It surely added some...

Thank you for the input Ian. It surely added some information regarding this blade. I am still wondering what it is called. It resembles the "uhas tari" blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th March 2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,079
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello. The blade is 23 inches and handle is 6...

Hello. The blade is 23 inches and handle is 6 inches.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th March 2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,079
Posted By h0ll0wman
Antique luzon blade need help in identifying

I am sharing my very first antique luzon blade acquisition. I do not know what it is called. Perhaps other members can enlighten me or the group about its correct name.
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