Bankung ended on ebay

kai · 15th November 2012, 09:14 PM

Hello Mike,

Post-WW2, possibly vintage but certainly not antique. IMHO not a tourist piece but rather something to get the work done...

Hilt also seems to be an utilitarian version from less pricey wood; an aluminium ferrule would be certainly more en suite than silver.

Please give the blade an etch when you receive it: always interesting to learn how it got crafted.

Considering the low price, I guess this is a good example for any Moro collection until one chances upon an affordable, traditional, antique bankung.

Regards,
Kai

mross · 15th November 2012, 09:23 PM

I believe the blade is laminated. The pictures hint at it which is why I took the chance. I have recieved it the seller shipped very fast. In hand it looks like it could be laminated but someone "cleaned" it up with sand paper or a wire brush and left it with that wierd hazy finish. I do not think it was made for "those who travel". It has a distal taper and a good sharp edge.

mross · 16th November 2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Mike,

Post-WW2, possibly vintage but certainly not antique. IMHO not a tourist piece but rather something to get the work done...

Hilt also seems to be an utilitarian version from less pricey wood; an aluminium ferrule would be certainly more en suite than silver.

Please give the blade an etch when you receive it: always interesting to learn how it got crafted.

Considering the low price, I guess this is a good example for any Moro collection until one chances upon an affordable, traditional, antique bankung.

Regards,
Kai

The post WW-II seems reasonable given the aluminium. However, the Moro had a different view of al. then we do, to them it was very valuable, so I think this was more likely a user for someone with status. Though the handle raises questions. That's why this is so much fun!

Bangkaya · 18th November 2012, 09:28 PM

Interesting sword you have there, but I would hesitate to call it a true bangkung from Sulu. Other than the blade, everything else points to a Bajau golok or parang from Sabah especially the design of the scabbard.

Regards,
Bangkaya

15th November 2012, 09:14 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Mike, Post-WW2, possibly vintage but certainly not antique. IMHO not a tourist piece but rather something to get the work done... Hilt also seems to be an utilitarian version from less pricey wood; an aluminium ferrule would be certainly more en suite than silver. Please give the blade an etch when you receive it: always interesting to learn how it got crafted. Considering the low price, I guess this is a good example for any Moro collection until one chances upon an affordable, traditional, antique bankung. Regards, Kai

15th November 2012, 09:23 PM	#2
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	I believe the blade is laminated. The pictures hint at it which is why I took the chance. I have recieved it the seller shipped very fast. In hand it looks like it could be laminated but someone "cleaned" it up with sand paper or a wire brush and left it with that wierd hazy finish. I do not think it was made for "those who travel". It has a distal taper and a good sharp edge.

18th November 2012, 09:28 PM	#4
Bangkaya Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 38	Interesting sword you have there, but I would hesitate to call it a true bangkung from Sulu. Other than the blade, everything else points to a Bajau golok or parang from Sabah especially the design of the scabbard. Regards, Bangkaya