Something New

[migueldiaz]

robert, here's a pic of the scabbard with the leather panilo lowered down. perhaps there used to be something that's attached on that upper part of the scabbard because a pinhole can be seen (and said hole is also on the other side). the panilo seemed to have been altered also.

on mode of construction of the scabbard here, it makes use of dowels, where the 'crown' of the scabbard slides into (see pics below).

finally, on the sword with the d-guard, i don't have anything to add that you already know (i.e., it's a luzon sword, given the peened tang and the non-chisel ground profile of the blade).

incidentally, i might be in the u.s. sometime august 2011. can i go to your place to see your collection?

[Robert]

Migueldiaz, Thank you so much for the dictionary and the detailed pictures of how the "crown" is mounted. As far as you coming by to view my collection and visit I would be more than honored. Just let me know a couple of weeks in advance as my wife does not like surprises. Again my thanks.

Robert

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Migueldiaz, Thank you so much for the dictionary and the detailed pictures of how the "crown" is mounted. As far as you coming by to view my collection and visit I would be more than honored. Just let me know a couple of weeks in advance as my wife does not like surprises. Again my thanks.

Robert

hello, robert. many thanks! the pleasure is mine actually

will give you the heads-up. we definitely do not want to surprise anybody especially if within her easy reach is an arsenal of sharp pointy things

p.s. - by the way, as kino mentioned, kamagong is the wood used for the scabbard of your sword. kamagong is arguably the rolls royce of our local hardwood.