Luzon or Panay?

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by RobT

Hi All,

My example is probably newer but perhaps it will help with origin.
Specs: 9.875" Girunting Blade, Dark brown wood hilt with aluminum inlay (pommel inlay missing), Brass ferrule and ”S” shaped aluminum cross guard, Wood sheath with aluminum inlay, aluminum and leather throat, Brass and aluminum chape.

Sincerely,
RobT

Shows this is a style vs odd ball since I agree my example seems older. I was curious how the round chape would look, great to see one intact.