My clipped-tip Luzon Matulis

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by chmorshuutz

This one looks more like a sinampalok from Batangas province. Not sure why is it labelled matulis again.

Yup, indeed a combat sinampalok, differentiated from the standard/utility sinampalok profile which is short and wide-bladed.

[Interested Party]

Am I correct in that the example shown has a chisel edge? It appears that holding the blade away from the body by the grip that the right side is flat while the left is beveled? Would this make this a left-handed version, in that it would be easy to flatten and smooth a surface held vertically by the right hand with downward strokes?

[ASPaulding]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

Am I correct in that the example shown has a chisel edge? It appears that holding the blade away from the body by the grip that the right side is flat while the left is beveled? Would this make this a left-handed version, in that it would be easy to flatten and smooth a surface held vertically by the right hand with downward strokes?

No, they are both beveled. I really appreciate everybody's input on this blade. I have learned a lot. Even though I have much nicer examples in my collection it is still one of my favorites.