Filipino blade - what do I have here?

Robert · 3rd February 2019, 10:49 PM

It would seem a bit redundant to have a single soft copper pin go through the tang (weakening it by drilling) when it already extends completely through the hilt and butt plate and is then peened to secure the blade.

With this piece sporting silver fittings you might have the pin checked to see if it isn't a low grade gold alloy instead of copper.

This might also explain why most of them are now missing.

Best,
Robert

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3rd February 2019, 10:49 PM	#10
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	It would seem a bit redundant to have a single soft copper pin go through the tang (weakening it by drilling) when it already extends completely through the hilt and butt plate and is then peened to secure the blade. With this piece sporting silver fittings you might have the pin checked to see if it isn't a low grade gold alloy instead of copper. This might also explain why most of them are now missing. Best, Robert