Newly acquired off ebay, more info pls

Dimasalang · 19th February 2010, 08:32 PM

I just won this off ebay yesterday. Just a bit over $50US. Amazes me how these Talibon/Garab style swords are so underrated. Doesn't come with a scabbard and the handle looks to be broken. I don't care though, still looks like an excellent example to me, and I'll treasure it.

Let me know what you guys think. Additional info would be highly appreciated!

ebay pics:

Robert · 19th February 2010, 10:18 PM

Hello Dimasalang, I'm very happy to see that you won this. If I remember right this is of sword length too.

The damage to the hilt should be easy enough to fix. My opinion on why these are so underrated is that there were so many tourist grade ones made that the real ones just go unnoticed most of the time. I was watching this and was going to bid on it ( I'm glad now that I didn't) but I had found something else that's coming up on epray that I would rather have and wanted to save my money for it. Congratulations on your new acquisition.

Robert

Atlantia · 19th February 2010, 11:13 PM

Good buy, nice project, and the Falcata shape is just lovely!

Rick · 19th February 2010, 11:28 PM

Not to mention the Western sword style carving on the inside of the grip !
Quite unusual IMO .

Will you try some restoration/conservation with the hilt ?
What is thar stuff in the pics ?
Tape, or metal ??

ThePepperSkull · 20th February 2010, 06:59 AM

I agree that Samar/Leyte area blades... actually Visayan blades in general (aside from various kinds of Tenegre), are very underrated. Many Phillippine edged weaponry collectors prefer Moro/Mindanao or Luzon pieces.

I think what can attribute to that, aside from what has been said of the tourist market, is that there is considerably less knowledge about the regions blades. The talibung style being one of the more obscure.

Very fortunate for you, however! This piece looks great, and what a steal at $50!

Dimasalang · 20th February 2010, 10:00 AM

Thanks guys.
I haven't got the piece yet, so Im still not sure what to do with it. I do want to fix that handle piece. That black strip looks to be electric tape. HAHA

I'll post up better pics once I get it.

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Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

I agree that Samar/Leyte area blades... actually Visayan blades in general (aside from various kinds of Tenegre), are very underrated. Many Phillippine edged weaponry collectors prefer Moro/Mindanao or Luzon pieces.

I think what can attribute to that, aside from what has been said of the tourist market, is that there is considerably less knowledge about the regions blades. The talibung style being one of the more obscure.

Very fortunate for you, however! This piece looks great, and what a steal at $50!

Ironic really...sad that they are underrated, good that they are under priced and over looked by others..which gives us folks a chance to swoop them up. I also think it is because most people are so unfamiliar with and less knowledgeable about Samar/Leyte type blades. There really is no good reference material that is easily available.

19th February 2010, 08:32 PM	#1
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Newly acquired off ebay, more info pls I just won this off ebay yesterday. Just a bit over $50US. Amazes me how these Talibon/Garab style swords are so underrated. Doesn't come with a scabbard and the handle looks to be broken. I don't care though, still looks like an excellent example to me, and I'll treasure it. Let me know what you guys think. Additional info would be highly appreciated! ebay pics:

19th February 2010, 10:18 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Dimasalang, I'm very happy to see that you won this. If I remember right this is of sword length too. The damage to the hilt should be easy enough to fix. My opinion on why these are so underrated is that there were so many tourist grade ones made that the real ones just go unnoticed most of the time. I was watching this and was going to bid on it ( I'm glad now that I didn't) but I had found something else that's coming up on epray that I would rather have and wanted to save my money for it. Congratulations on your new acquisition. Robert

19th February 2010, 11:13 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Good buy, nice project, and the Falcata shape is just lovely!

19th February 2010, 11:28 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Not to mention the Western sword style carving on the inside of the grip ! Quite unusual IMO . Will you try some restoration/conservation with the hilt ? What is thar stuff in the pics ? Tape, or metal ??

20th February 2010, 06:59 AM	#5
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	I agree that Samar/Leyte area blades... actually Visayan blades in general (aside from various kinds of Tenegre), are very underrated. Many Phillippine edged weaponry collectors prefer Moro/Mindanao or Luzon pieces. I think what can attribute to that, aside from what has been said of the tourist market, is that there is considerably less knowledge about the regions blades. The talibung style being one of the more obscure. Very fortunate for you, however! This piece looks great, and what a steal at $50!