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Ian · 8th March 2005, 07:33 PM

Hi Mike:

Definitely from the Philippines. I would suggest that it is most likely Ilocano from northern Luzon. The narrow "waist" to the hilt just below the pommel seems to be fairly typical of Ilocano work. The blade shape, with a slight flaring in width next to the hilt, is also an Ilocano feature but seen as well on some other blades from Luzon. Full tang hilt indicates Luzon too.

Ian.

8th March 2005, 07:33 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Hi Mike: Definitely from the Philippines. I would suggest that it is most likely Ilocano from northern Luzon. The narrow "waist" to the hilt just below the pommel seems to be fairly typical of Ilocano work. The blade shape, with a slight flaring in width next to the hilt, is also an Ilocano feature but seen as well on some other blades from Luzon. Full tang hilt indicates Luzon too. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 9th March 2005 at 12:31 AM.