leather sheath

[Ian]

Bill:

As you note, there were strong direct ties between the Philippines and Mexico during the period of Spanish Colonial rule. Several governors of the Philippines came from Mexico.

One can find substantial similarities in the style of weapons used by colonists and adopted by local natives in each of these countries, such that a common "Spanish Colonial" style can be discerned, and this persists today. I have not read any account of the shared styles of edged weapons found among the Spanish colonies. Perhaps Marc or some of our other Spanish experts can shed some light on this.

Ian.

Originally Posted by Bill

Thanks Tom. I have read that when the Spanish were shipping gold & silver out of Mexico to Manila to trade with the Chinese; that they often used Filipino sailors. The Filipinos would sometimes jump ship & stay in Mexico, I assume the same might have happened in Spanish South American colonies. Couple that with sailors bartering thier knives & short swords, it would likely explain the simularities between Mexico & the Philippines.