This is my first sword of the year, a Filipino talibon.
It measures 22 3/4" overall, with a 18 3/4" blade that's apparently ~5mm thick. It looks somewhat older than my first talibon:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2292 is WWII or thereabouts a likely date? Earlier/later?
All comments most welcome.
Emanuel