Visayan Knife

Robert · 4th June 2016, 02:11 AM

Thought the scabbard is very similar to those of most plamenko that I have seen the blades overall shape itself is quite different. It is double beveled like the blade of a plamenko, but being only slightly over 7 inches in length it is quite thick. In fact it is almost twice as thick as all the other plamenko that I have seen with blades of similar length. Then we have the hilt, though I have seen two other examples with figural hilts (neither in this style)their blades were of the same style as those of all other plamenko I have seen. The only other term I have heard used for these knives was "kutsilyo"which as explained to me by Bangkaya being the Filipino-bastardized term for the Spanish word "cuchillo" or knife. I almost forgot, I have never seen a plamenko with a guard either. Here is a photo of one of my plamenko and the knife above for easier comparison.

Best,
Robert

4th June 2016, 02:11 AM	#8
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Thought the scabbard is very similar to those of most plamenko that I have seen the blades overall shape itself is quite different. It is double beveled like the blade of a plamenko, but being only slightly over 7 inches in length it is quite thick. In fact it is almost twice as thick as all the other plamenko that I have seen with blades of similar length. Then we have the hilt, though I have seen two other examples with figural hilts (neither in this style)their blades were of the same style as those of all other plamenko I have seen. The only other term I have heard used for these knives was "kutsilyo"which as explained to me by Bangkaya being the Filipino-bastardized term for the Spanish word "cuchillo" or knife. I almost forgot, I have never seen a plamenko with a guard either. Here is a photo of one of my plamenko and the knife above for easier comparison. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 4th June 2016 at 03:04 AM.