Sanggot

nacho · 30th April 2012, 02:20 PM

It is a tuba knife from Panay. This knife has changed little in the last 100 years, so the specific item we are discussing might be a lot older than 30 years. The newer ones (last 30 years) no longer have the characteristic rounded pommel.

The R.O. is most probably the owner's initials. I noticed that the scabbard (tagub) has "Ram..." incised on it. Probably for "Ramon". The "..on" portion appears to have broken off.

The tube gatherer is called a "manangguete" in Iloilo.

Robert · 1st May 2012, 12:49 AM

Nacho, Thank you very much for the information on this knife. What do you think on the age of the second one?

Robert

30th April 2012, 02:20 PM	#1
nacho Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Makati Posts: 69	It is a tuba knife from Panay. This knife has changed little in the last 100 years, so the specific item we are discussing might be a lot older than 30 years. The newer ones (last 30 years) no longer have the characteristic rounded pommel. The R.O. is most probably the owner's initials. I noticed that the scabbard (tagub) has "Ram..." incised on it. Probably for "Ramon". The "..on" portion appears to have broken off. The tube gatherer is called a "manangguete" in Iloilo.

1st May 2012, 12:49 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Nacho, Thank you very much for the information on this knife. What do you think on the age of the second one? Robert