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Battara · 30th January 2015, 02:18 AM

After another close examination of the blade, I have determined that the luks are not as sharp as I thought. Therefore, the sharp luk theory still stands.

I had another Maguindanao sword (which was stolen) and that didn't have any laminations either. It too I dated to the turn of the 20th century. So it fits that this piece is also from the turn of the century as well.

Although I haven't yet found a Datu Fi'cha, he may have been one of the lesser datus under the leadership of the great Datu Piang. This is a theory at present. If anyone can assist me in finding record of a Datu Fi'cha, please let me know here or by email.

30th January 2015, 02:18 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	After another close examination of the blade, I have determined that the luks are not as sharp as I thought. Therefore, the sharp luk theory still stands. I had another Maguindanao sword (which was stolen) and that didn't have any laminations either. It too I dated to the turn of the 20th century. So it fits that this piece is also from the turn of the century as well. Although I haven't yet found a Datu Fi'cha, he may have been one of the lesser datus under the leadership of the great Datu Piang. This is a theory at present. If anyone can assist me in finding record of a Datu Fi'cha, please let me know here or by email. Last edited by Battara; 30th January 2015 at 03:38 AM.