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Ian · 28th July 2017, 11:24 PM

Hi GroxaB.

Yes, Philippines is the origin of this one, and it is most likely from central Luzon. The shape of the blade is very similar to the Negrito hundang which also has the tang arising at the spine of the blade. You can find discussion and see an example of a hundang here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...7&postcount=18

The grip is a typical Tagalog style, with full length tang, and the wooden core would once have had twisted wire (iron or brass) in the grooves.

Like Sajen, first half of 20th C. would be my guess.

Nice knife.

Ian.

28th July 2017, 11:24 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,029	Hi GroxaB. Yes, Philippines is the origin of this one, and it is most likely from central Luzon. The shape of the blade is very similar to the Negrito hundang which also has the tang arising at the spine of the blade. You can find discussion and see an example of a hundang here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...7&postcount=18 The grip is a typical Tagalog style, with full length tang, and the wooden core would once have had twisted wire (iron or brass) in the grooves. Like Sajen, first half of 20th C. would be my guess. Nice knife. Ian.