Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Wooden Hilt Short Sword for Identification

Ian · 19th September 2023, 10:35 AM

Hi Jerseyman,

You may be correct about Indonesia/Borneo as a likely origin, but I would not rule out the Philippines also. Old triangular cross-sectioned blades are seen from Luzon, and perhaps the Visayas also.

19th September 2023, 10:35 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,034	Hi Jerseyman, You may be correct about Indonesia/Borneo as a likely origin, but I would not rule out the Philippines also. Old triangular cross-sectioned blades are seen from Luzon, and perhaps the Visayas also.