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drac2k · 20th November 2016, 09:05 PM

When I first bid on this sword, I thought someone had boxed the end and I would re-tip it, but now I'm not sure.The tip is not blunt, but it has a sharp,tapered edge.It is a heavy, sharp,26" long blade(1.75" wide at the base).The handle measures 5.5" long and is made of horn.It certainly feels like it would be very effective for slashing or chopping.
My question is has anyone seen a philippine sword with a similar end.Could the end have been reconfigured to become a lodge sword, or could it be like the German "Sword of Justice," with a boxed end , a symbol of status and justice ?
Any comments would be appreciated

20th November 2016, 09:05 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,175	Unusual Philippine Serpentine Sword ? When I first bid on this sword, I thought someone had boxed the end and I would re-tip it, but now I'm not sure.The tip is not blunt, but it has a sharp,tapered edge.It is a heavy, sharp,26" long blade(1.75" wide at the base).The handle measures 5.5" long and is made of horn.It certainly feels like it would be very effective for slashing or chopping. My question is has anyone seen a philippine sword with a similar end.Could the end have been reconfigured to become a lodge sword, or could it be like the German "Sword of Justice," with a boxed end , a symbol of status and justice ? Any comments would be appreciated Attached Images