Some new acquisitions

Ian · 23rd December 2023, 07:30 PM

Hi WW,

Nice collection of Filipino knives.

The top one, as you say, is a plamingko from the Visayas.

The middle one is from Luzon, and that distinctive scabbard comes from a specific location which I am struggling to recall. Xasterix may be able to help. The blade shape resembles a katana from Central Luzon.

The last one, which you didn't describe, is a recognized pattern from the town of Apalit in the Central Luzon province of Pampanga. It's name has not been determined here, but several examples have been discussed on the Forum.

SanibelSwassa · 23rd December 2023, 08:20 PM

Question on the bolo… do you think it was made with a square tip or cut that way later as part of a prohibition on weapons?

Ian · 24th December 2023, 05:49 AM

Hi WW. That style comes with a squared off end. For the Negritos, this was a fighting knife.

SanibelSwassa · 24th December 2023, 08:34 PM

Ian,

Maybe they were into the Princess Bride fighting style…

To the Pain

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24th December 2023, 05:49 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Hi WW. That style comes with a squared off end. For the Negritos, this was a fighting knife. Last edited by Ian; 25th December 2023 at 08:30 AM.

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23rd December 2023, 07:30 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Hi WW, Nice collection of Filipino knives. The top one, as you say, is a plamingko from the Visayas. The middle one is from Luzon, and that distinctive scabbard comes from a specific location which I am struggling to recall. Xasterix may be able to help. The blade shape resembles a katana from Central Luzon. The last one, which you didn't describe, is a recognized pattern from the town of Apalit in the Central Luzon province of Pampanga. It's name has not been determined here, but several examples have been discussed on the Forum.

23rd December 2023, 08:20 PM	#2
SanibelSwassa Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Sanibel Florida Posts: 104	Question on the bolo… do you think it was made with a square tip or cut that way later as part of a prohibition on weapons?

24th December 2023, 08:34 PM	#4
SanibelSwassa Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Sanibel Florida Posts: 104	Ian, Maybe they were into the Princess Bride fighting style… To the Pain SS