Knife for comment

Robert · 14th March 2014, 11:58 PM

Hello imas560, As Tim has said your friends knife/short sword is from the Philippines/Luzon and because of the aluminium fittings is most likely of WWII or later age. Most of these that I have seen show varying amounts of damage to the carved horn horses head, missing ears are the most common defect. The original tooled leather scabbard does show some wear and tear but not that much and just the fact that the belt wasn't lost or destroyed is a definite plus. All in all, a nice item with a good story.

Best,
Robert

14th March 2014, 11:58 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello imas560, As Tim has said your friends knife/short sword is from the Philippines/Luzon and because of the aluminium fittings is most likely of WWII or later age. Most of these that I have seen show varying amounts of damage to the carved horn horses head, missing ears are the most common defect. The original tooled leather scabbard does show some wear and tear but not that much and just the fact that the belt wasn't lost or destroyed is a definite plus. All in all, a nice item with a good story. Best, Robert