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ariel · 2nd January 2021, 06:38 PM

I suspect that the so-called " low-end" examples were the real battle one. The ones with handles of exotic materiels and with artistically carved fragile handles likely never saw a real fight.

The Bud Dajo one is, IMHO, priceless. It carries with it an awesome story.
If I were collecting Philippine weapons I would have chosen it over the rich and intricate ones.

2nd January 2021, 06:38 PM	#57
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I suspect that the so-called " low-end" examples were the real battle one. The ones with handles of exotic materiels and with artistically carved fragile handles likely never saw a real fight. The Bud Dajo one is, IMHO, priceless. It carries with it an awesome story. If I were collecting Philippine weapons I would have chosen it over the rich and intricate ones.