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Originally Posted by xasterix
Hello mr shayde! I'll answer your questions to the best of my ability and accumulated knowledge so far.
1. The figural hilts represent various deities that can be found in the old, animist religion that was already present before the Philippines was colonized. Certain deities may be indicative of a specific location in Panay Island wherein a particular blade originated. For example, wooden scabbards with the "J" shape plus figural hilts with very long horns are indicative of Aklan. Deities with oblong, horn-less faces with brass accents on the hilt and scabbard have been attributed to Iloilo. And so on and so forth.
2. I'm not good at estimating age, but I think 1940s would be just about right.
3. Visayan blades are usually chisel grind (beveled at one side) even up to now.
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Thank you both Xasterix and Detlef! This is very helpful information, and I appreciate you both sharing your knowledge.
Best,
-Rob