Bagobo ilap/sangi knife for reference

Ian · 5th January 2024, 06:02 PM

Detlef has shown a range of these knives from various indigenous Lumad groups of Mindanao.

Just to add some confusion and a word of caution, there are similar items made by Maranao Muslim craftsmen in the Lake Lanao area that are somewhat copies of these knives. They are not traditional Moro knives, but the Maranao make them for sale to tourists. Mostly these knives have brass hilts and scabbards adorned with bells.

5th January 2024, 06:02 PM	#6
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,362	Detlef has shown a range of these knives from various indigenous Lumad groups of Mindanao. Just to add some confusion and a word of caution, there are similar items made by Maranao Muslim craftsmen in the Lake Lanao area that are somewhat copies of these knives. They are not traditional Moro knives, but the Maranao make them for sale to tourists. Mostly these knives have brass hilts and scabbards adorned with bells.