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Ian · 14th June 2018, 02:50 AM

Hi Drac:

This is an unusual blade form but one which appears every now and again in online auctions. I would not call it rare, but certainly uncommon. There are elements of Ilocano style in the hilt (multifaceted brass ferrule; hilt shape; stamped initials at forte), but it might also come from one of the several other ethnic groups in the Central Luzon/Metro Manila area. Probably mid-20th C in manufacture.

I have been told that this is a type of butcher's knife, but my source was not particularly well informed about Filipino knives, so I don't know how accurate that information may be.

Ian.

14th June 2018, 02:50 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,029	Hi Drac: This is an unusual blade form but one which appears every now and again in online auctions. I would not call it rare, but certainly uncommon. There are elements of Ilocano style in the hilt (multifaceted brass ferrule; hilt shape; stamped initials at forte), but it might also come from one of the several other ethnic groups in the Central Luzon/Metro Manila area. Probably mid-20th C in manufacture. I have been told that this is a type of butcher's knife, but my source was not particularly well informed about Filipino knives, so I don't know how accurate that information may be. Ian.