Unusual old knife, origin unknown???

wildwolberine · Today, 02:47 AM

Just added this unusual old knife to my collection. I would certainly appreciate any insight into its origins! I think it has characteristics of knives from northern Luzon but the hilt is an unusual shape. Appears to be missing a ferrule. Old, worn scabbard with a single rattan band remaining. Blade has a rounded tip and certainly shows a lot of wear.

Battara · Today, 03:22 AM

The carvings look Visayan to me, but the blade isn't.

Could also be Formosan.

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wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 131	Unusual old knife, origin unknown??? Just added this unusual old knife to my collection. I would certainly appreciate any insight into its origins! I think it has characteristics of knives from northern Luzon but the hilt is an unusual shape. Appears to be missing a ferrule. Old, worn scabbard with a single rattan band remaining. Blade has a rounded tip and certainly shows a lot of wear. Attached Images

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Today, 03:22 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,339	The carvings look Visayan to me, but the blade isn't. Could also be Formosan.