Modern day Visayan Swords

Atlantia · 6th April 2011, 10:55 AM

I think it looks fantastic!
Also, it looks completely at home when being used by the two Marines!
They look like VERY serious customers!!!
I had one thought. I wondered if even a limited military application has necessitated using a more practical scabbard (webbing or leather)?
Then I noticed that they seem to have them slung across their backs?
Very interesting!

kai · 8th April 2011, 08:07 AM

Hello Gene,

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They look like VERY serious customers!!!

Yes, indeed. Very few military units worldwide receive similarly dedicated blade training, if any.

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I wondered if even a limited military application has necessitated using a more practical scabbard (webbing or leather)?

Kydex as shown in the link. I guess this is what most folks would choose for limited operations including airborne and waterborne (is that a word?) deployment.

However, wooden scabbards are definitely jungle-proven for long-term use. Not sure wether the jury is still out what is superior in wet-tropical climates nowadays?

Regards,
Kai

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6th April 2011, 10:55 AM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I think it looks fantastic! Also, it looks completely at home when being used by the two Marines! They look like VERY serious customers!!! I had one thought. I wondered if even a limited military application has necessitated using a more practical scabbard (webbing or leather)? Then I noticed that they seem to have them slung across their backs? Very interesting!