Show us your bankung

Sajen · 18th August 2014, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue lander

Here's my bankung. It's brand new. It's about as utilitarian as it comes. I intend to use it to clear brush in my back yard.

Agree with Ian, Visayan Binangon.

blue lander · 18th August 2014, 08:31 PM

Good to know. I haven't given it any serious use yet but I'm not impressed with the fit and finish. The scale covered parts of the blade has some very deep pitting on it, some look like they might affect the structural integrity. It's also very top heavy and clumsy feeling.

CharlesS · 27th November 2016, 05:14 PM

Here's another bangkung, I am guessing from Maguindanao, based on the hilt style. It almost looks Visayan but for the grip ferrules and corded wrap. The blade is pattern welded. The scabbard is original and simply held together by only wooden pegs. There was never any rattan.

Dimensions:

Overall length: 27in.
Blade length: 20.5in.
Blade's widest point: 1.75in.

Battara · 28th November 2016, 09:11 PM

Well Charles, this is a variant I have not seen. Also rare to have the total scabbard like this.

Very nice example - thanks for posting.

Sajen · 28th November 2016, 09:53 PM

Agree with Jose, very nice! Is it the one I've seen by epray? When yes; what a transformation with some maintenance!

Congrats!

Regards,
Detlef

Spunjer · 29th November 2016, 02:37 AM

a very nice example, Charles! i'm with you that this particular piece is Mindanaoan; like you said Maguindanao.
it has a very strong Lumad flavor to it... similar to a T'boli Kefilan

Maurice · 29th November 2016, 10:29 AM

That is a one of a kind sword Charles! Thank you for posting this one.

27th November 2016, 05:14 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Here's another bangkung, I am guessing from Maguindanao, based on the hilt style. It almost looks Visayan but for the grip ferrules and corded wrap. The blade is pattern welded. The scabbard is original and simply held together by only wooden pegs. There was never any rattan. Dimensions: Overall length: 27in. Blade length: 20.5in. Blade's widest point: 1.75in. Attached Images

18th August 2014, 08:31 PM	#2
blue lander Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 456	Good to know. I haven't given it any serious use yet but I'm not impressed with the fit and finish. The scale covered parts of the blade has some very deep pitting on it, some look like they might affect the structural integrity. It's also very top heavy and clumsy feeling.

28th November 2016, 09:11 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Well Charles, this is a variant I have not seen. Also rare to have the total scabbard like this. Very nice example - thanks for posting.

28th November 2016, 09:53 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Agree with Jose, very nice! Is it the one I've seen by epray? When yes; what a transformation with some maintenance! Congrats! Regards, Detlef

29th November 2016, 02:37 AM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	a very nice example, Charles! i'm with you that this particular piece is Mindanaoan; like you said Maguindanao. it has a very strong Lumad flavor to it... similar to a T'boli Kefilan

29th November 2016, 10:29 AM	#7
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	That is a one of a kind sword Charles! Thank you for posting this one.