Unidentified Filipino blade

Spunjer · 11th January 2006, 12:05 AM

kai,

i think i found a brother for your piece. i believe it's the same one i have on this thread:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1699

as far as subculture, i doubt if it's a tribal weapon per se; the question would be from what province it came from. i guess the term itak would suffice. here are some close ups. tho the blade shape is different, the handle is strikingly similar, and yes, mine is made out of carabao horn.

kai · 11th January 2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

i think i found a brother for your piece.

Nice coincidence, Spunjer! The hilt is of quite similar form and construction including the brass cap (how is that secured in your piece?) and, especially, the hexogonal brass ferrule. Now, the blade is a different beast... It would certainly be interesting to directly compare their "feel" in action!

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as far as subculture, i doubt if it's a tribal weapon per se; the question would be from what province it came from.

Yeah, I meant regional differences rather than it coming from any ethnic minority group. Pointers, anyone?

Regards,
Kai

Spunjer · 12th January 2006, 04:12 AM

the brass cap apears to be held by a small pin, and the tang also appears to go all the way thru (as seen on the picture). as far as the spine on yours, how thick is it? mine starts off pretty thick, around 3/8 of an inch, making this a pretty hefty blade for its size...

edited for spelling

11th January 2006, 12:05 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	kai, i think i found a brother for your piece. i believe it's the same one i have on this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1699 as far as subculture, i doubt if it's a tribal weapon per se; the question would be from what province it came from. i guess the term itak would suffice. here are some close ups. tho the blade shape is different, the handle is strikingly similar, and yes, mine is made out of carabao horn. Attached Images

12th January 2006, 04:12 AM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	the brass cap apears to be held by a small pin, and the tang also appears to go all the way thru (as seen on the picture). as far as the spine on yours, how thick is it? mine starts off pretty thick, around 3/8 of an inch, making this a pretty hefty blade for its size... edited for spelling Last edited by Spunjer; 12th January 2006 at 12:12 PM.