Philippine - Japanese sword

jelagu · 11th October 2012, 09:45 PM

Hi Again

Thanks for your input.

Regards,

J

jelagu · 16th October 2012, 10:47 AM

What part of the Philippines do you think this blade originated from ?

thanks

J

Bangkaya · 18th October 2012, 07:28 PM

Hello,
Most if not all of these were made in Mindanao by the Moro craftsmen in Lanao and Marawi. Some were even made with large elaborate handguards engraved with okir. In fact I have one with a scabbard inlaid with copper that says "Victory Made in Lanao."

Regards,
Bangkaya

jelagu · 19th October 2012, 04:55 PM

Thank you for the clariifcation.

11th October 2012, 09:45 PM	#1
jelagu Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 9	Hi Again Thanks for your input. Regards, J

16th October 2012, 10:47 AM	#2
jelagu Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 9	What part of the Philippines do you think this blade originated from ? thanks J

18th October 2012, 07:28 PM	#3
Bangkaya Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 38	Hello, Most if not all of these were made in Mindanao by the Moro craftsmen in Lanao and Marawi. Some were even made with large elaborate handguards engraved with okir. In fact I have one with a scabbard inlaid with copper that says "Victory Made in Lanao." Regards, Bangkaya

19th October 2012, 04:55 PM	#4
jelagu Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 9	Thank you for the clariifcation.