New Sword

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Federico

The upturn scabbard end is typical on really old Sanduko pieces, but then I seem to remember a Lumad tribe with a similar sword style, but cant quite remember the name ...

Federico:

That would probably be a Mandayan scabbard you are recalling. I think some Borneo scabbards also have the "upturned toe" feature.


Here is a picture of a Manobo man wearing the typical Mandayan bolo:

And another Mandayan bolo:

You can read more about these swords here: More information on Mandaya sword and knife

Ian.