Talibong

Robert · 22nd April 2013, 04:35 AM

Something I picked up recently, a well made working talibong. The hilt has been wrapped in twine and unfortunately the scabbard has a rather serious crack that will need to be repaired. The still exremely sharp blade is 17 inches in length, 1-13/16 inches at its widest and slightly over 3/8 inch thick at the hilt. Any comments welcome.

Best,
Robert

David · 22nd April 2013, 09:05 PM

Hey Robert, looks like a nice, honest worker to me. I appreciate the no-frills simplicity and that nice meaty blade. Looks sharp...

Robert · 22nd April 2013, 10:17 PM

Hello David, and thank you. My reasons for acquiring this are for the exact reasons you mentioned. And yes, the blade is very sharp which the laceration on one of my fingers can attest to from when I did the initial cleaning after its arrival.

David · 22nd April 2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

And yes, the blade is very sharp which the laceration on one of my fingers can attest to from when I did the initial cleaning after its arrival.

You know, it may sound strange, but i always hold a blade in slightly higher esteem once it draws a bit of blood from me.

Robert · 22nd April 2013, 10:56 PM

I think that they are making it known to us that they deserve our respect and will have it, period.

Battara · 22nd April 2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by David

You know, it may sound strange, but i always hold a blade in slightly higher esteem once it draws a bit of blood from me.

Yup - David you sure are a cut up!

mross · 23rd April 2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Something I picked up recently, a well made working talibong. The hilt has been wrapped in twine and unfortunately the scabbard has a rather serious crack that will need to be repaired. The still exremely sharp blade is 17 inches in length, 1-13/16 inches at its widest and slightly over 3/8 inch thick at the hilt. Any comments welcome.

Best,
Robert

Does this type of blade have a chisel grind?

Robert · 23rd April 2013, 08:13 PM

Hello Mross,and to answer your question the blade on this knife does have a chisel ground edge.

22nd April 2013, 04:35 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Talibong Something I picked up recently, a well made working talibong. The hilt has been wrapped in twine and unfortunately the scabbard has a rather serious crack that will need to be repaired. The still exremely sharp blade is 17 inches in length, 1-13/16 inches at its widest and slightly over 3/8 inch thick at the hilt. Any comments welcome. Best, Robert Attached Images

22nd April 2013, 09:05 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,053	Hey Robert, looks like a nice, honest worker to me. I appreciate the no-frills simplicity and that nice meaty blade. Looks sharp...

22nd April 2013, 10:17 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello David, and thank you. My reasons for acquiring this are for the exact reasons you mentioned. And yes, the blade is very sharp which the laceration on one of my fingers can attest to from when I did the initial cleaning after its arrival.

22nd April 2013, 10:56 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I think that they are making it known to us that they deserve our respect and will have it, period.

23rd April 2013, 08:13 PM	#8
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Mross,and to answer your question the blade on this knife does have a chisel ground edge.