Ron:
The full length tang with brass butt cap and peened over tang speaks of Luzon. The bat head suggests Batangas, as does the blade shape, brass ferrule and small guard. I vote Batangas (Luzon) for this one.
Ian.
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Originally Posted by Spunjer
latest acquisition:
here's a
...sword.
can anyone shed a light on this whether it's filipino or indonesian? handle is carabao horn, pommel appears to be a bat, and it has a peened tang. ferrule is brass.
OAL=28"
blade:
length=21.5"
widest point=2"
thickness closest to the hilt=3/8"
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