My new old Bikol Minasbad Sword

Spunjer · 25th June 2011, 04:13 PM

dam bro, that's a nice one! they're hard enough to come by, and to have a plated one like this is even rarer. congrats! is the handle kamagong?

Dimasalang · 26th June 2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Ill give the WD40 method a shot first.

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

dam bro, that's a nice one! they're hard enough to come by, and to have a plated one like this is even rarer. congrats! is the handle kamagong?

Tell me about it. Which is why I felt I had to have this one. And the entire set seems to be in good shape with none of the plates or parts missing. The handle looks to be carabao horn.

Battara · 27th June 2011, 02:20 AM

Your pictures are better - very nice.

xasterix · 30th August 2023, 05:29 PM

Hullo, necro-ing this thread because I got a piece which I believe belongs in the same era as the original post... the blade profile of mine is called 'winastari,' it's 17in with a subtle clip-point in the last 1/4th of the spine. I'm not yet sure what [animal, deity] the figural represents.

Just wondering if anyone has arrived at a date or era for this dress style of Bicol blades. TIA!

JeffS · 31st August 2023, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xasterix

Hullo, necro-ing this thread because I got a piece which I believe belongs in the same era as the original post... the blade profile of mine is called 'winastari,' it's 17in with a subtle clip-point in the last 1/4th of the spine. I'm not yet sure what [animal, deity] the figural represents.

Just wondering if anyone has arrived at a date or era for this dress style of Bicol blades. TIA!

No info, but have to say that is a distinctive style! Very cool - thank you for sharing.

Sajen · 31st August 2023, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xasterix

Hullo, necro-ing this thread because I got a piece which I believe belongs in the same era as the original post... the blade profile of mine is called 'winastari,' it's 17in with a subtle clip-point in the last 1/4th of the spine. I'm not yet sure what [animal, deity] the figural represents.

Just wondering if anyone has arrived at a date or era for this dress style of Bicol blades. TIA!

Hello Ray,

Nice sword, congrats! Is it still a Minasbad with this blade style? I would associate this handle style with la ater date, WWII?? But I'm not sure.

Regards,
Detlef

xasterix · 31st August 2023, 12:55 PM

Thanks, Jeff and Detlef!

I'm positing this as pre-WW2 because of the abundance of brass effects- as I understand, WW2 onwards would have integrated aluminum or other substitute metals. Although to be honest, I'm not so sure too- difficult to find Bicol swords with indicated area and date of production.

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xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 674	Necro Hullo, necro-ing this thread because I got a piece which I believe belongs in the same era as the original post... the blade profile of mine is called 'winastari,' it's 17in with a subtle clip-point in the last 1/4th of the spine. I'm not yet sure what [animal, deity] the figural represents. Just wondering if anyone has arrived at a date or era for this dress style of Bicol blades. TIA! Attached Images

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Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	dam bro, that's a nice one! they're hard enough to come by, and to have a plated one like this is even rarer. congrats! is the handle kamagong?

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Your pictures are better - very nice.

31st August 2023, 12:55 PM	#7
xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 674	Thanks, Jeff and Detlef! I'm positing this as pre-WW2 because of the abundance of brass effects- as I understand, WW2 onwards would have integrated aluminum or other substitute metals. Although to be honest, I'm not so sure too- difficult to find Bicol swords with indicated area and date of production.