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nacho · 6th August 2010, 07:49 AM

My guess: it is a Philippine sword circa 1900 made in Bicol. It has the right blade shape, Luzon peened tang, and the shell guard (although in this case it is slightly modified). Handle could be carabao horn or some dark Philippine hardwood.

6th August 2010, 07:49 AM	#2
nacho Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makati Posts: 69	My guess: it is a Philippine sword circa 1900 made in Bicol. It has the right blade shape, Luzon peened tang, and the shell guard (although in this case it is slightly modified). Handle could be carabao horn or some dark Philippine hardwood.