3 Talibons (or Garabs?)

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 03:06 AM

Just a few more pics

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 03:08 AM

Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the mail. Will post pics when they arrive.

Rick · 24th July 2015, 03:17 AM

Caught the bug, have you ?

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 03:38 AM

Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them, the great variety, and the relatively low price (particularly in comparison to moro and Indonesian items, which I also love), I'm loving the hell out of talibons.

Have fun,
Leif

Battara · 24th July 2015, 04:23 AM

Oh yes, PI weaponry rules!!!!! (my unbiased opinion

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I might place these more from the 1940s.

That bigger one certainly has a unique design, doesn't it?

So far, it would seem different dialects/groups in the Visayas use the different names like tailbon and garab, and perhaps others.........

Rafngard · 24th July 2015, 11:06 AM

I don't think you can see it in these pics, but the longest one has a face on the hilt. I'll see if I can get a pic of it. It looks a bit like something from a children's cartoon show.

Have fun,
Leif

Rafngard · 25th July 2015, 02:01 AM

Here's a couple of pics (from the seller) where I've edited (and in some cases drawn on) them to show the face on the longer blade. It's ridiculously cute.

No idea if this is original. Given the Eagle on the scabbard, I do wonder if this an older blade refitted to sell to GIs

24th July 2015, 03:06 AM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	Just a few more pics Attached Images

25th July 2015, 02:01 AM	#7
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	Close ups on the face Here's a couple of pics (from the seller) where I've edited (and in some cases drawn on) them to show the face on the longer blade. It's ridiculously cute. No idea if this is original. Given the Eagle on the scabbard, I do wonder if this an older blade refitted to sell to GIs Attached Images

24th July 2015, 03:08 AM	#2
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	Also, I have 5(!) more talibons coming in the mail. Will post pics when they arrive.

24th July 2015, 03:17 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Caught the bug, have you ?

24th July 2015, 03:38 AM	#4
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	Yeah, just a bit. With the large supply of them, the great variety, and the relatively low price (particularly in comparison to moro and Indonesian items, which I also love), I'm loving the hell out of talibons. Have fun, Leif

24th July 2015, 04:23 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Oh yes, PI weaponry rules!!!!! (my unbiased opinion ) I might place these more from the 1940s. That bigger one certainly has a unique design, doesn't it? So far, it would seem different dialects/groups in the Visayas use the different names like tailbon and garab, and perhaps others.........

24th July 2015, 11:06 AM	#6
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 350	I don't think you can see it in these pics, but the longest one has a face on the hilt. I'll see if I can get a pic of it. It looks a bit like something from a children's cartoon show. Have fun, Leif