Comments On New Talibon Sword Please

trenchwarfare · 28th March 2009, 04:58 AM

I normally stay away from these things, because even the WWII bringbacks, are usually very tourista, and cheesy looking. This one caught my eye because of it's size, and wrapped handle. Looked like a "using" one. The price was a plus also!

Dark areas on the blade appear to be tree sap, so that answers the "using" part. No dammage that I can see, other than a couple of splits in the scabbard. Looks like it had a heavy wire in the scabbard bolster, for carry purposes. So, is this a "real" one, or just a larger than average tourista model, that Grandpa used to clear a thicket with? Also, what ethnic group(s) would have used these? Thanks in advance, M.P. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260377360417

Robert · 28th March 2009, 05:24 AM

Looks like a good one to me but I think you paid too much.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures after you receive it.

Robert

Battara · 28th March 2009, 08:25 PM

These are usually from Cebu and this one looks like just prior to WWII. A good example.

CharlesS · 29th March 2009, 03:54 AM

I think Battara is right on....this one is of considerably better quality than most of the WW2 and after examples.

28th March 2009, 04:58 AM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Comments On New Talibon Sword Please I normally stay away from these things, because even the WWII bringbacks, are usually very tourista, and cheesy looking. This one caught my eye because of it's size, and wrapped handle. Looked like a "using" one. The price was a plus also! Dark areas on the blade appear to be tree sap, so that answers the "using" part. No dammage that I can see, other than a couple of splits in the scabbard. Looks like it had a heavy wire in the scabbard bolster, for carry purposes. So, is this a "real" one, or just a larger than average tourista model, that Grandpa used to clear a thicket with? Also, what ethnic group(s) would have used these? Thanks in advance, M.P. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260377360417

28th March 2009, 05:24 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Looks like a good one to me but I think you paid too much. Looking forward to seeing more pictures after you receive it. Robert

28th March 2009, 08:25 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	These are usually from Cebu and this one looks like just prior to WWII. A good example.

29th March 2009, 03:54 AM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I think Battara is right on....this one is of considerably better quality than most of the WW2 and after examples.