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ThePepperSkull · 20th February 2010, 06:59 AM

I agree that Samar/Leyte area blades... actually Visayan blades in general (aside from various kinds of Tenegre), are very underrated. Many Phillippine edged weaponry collectors prefer Moro/Mindanao or Luzon pieces.

I think what can attribute to that, aside from what has been said of the tourist market, is that there is considerably less knowledge about the regions blades. The talibung style being one of the more obscure.

Very fortunate for you, however! This piece looks great, and what a steal at $50!

20th February 2010, 06:59 AM	#5
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	I agree that Samar/Leyte area blades... actually Visayan blades in general (aside from various kinds of Tenegre), are very underrated. Many Phillippine edged weaponry collectors prefer Moro/Mindanao or Luzon pieces. I think what can attribute to that, aside from what has been said of the tourist market, is that there is considerably less knowledge about the regions blades. The talibung style being one of the more obscure. Very fortunate for you, however! This piece looks great, and what a steal at $50!