Some Philippine Swords for Viewing

Sajen · 5th July 2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thank you for your kind comments, gentlemen.
Sajen, here are some additional pictures of the sword you expressed an interest in.It is very much a cleaving weapon, the blade measures 21.75" x 1.75" at it's widest and 3/8" thick at the base of the spine.

Thank you Drac2k,

what a great sword!

From which material are the inlays? Am I correct to see two different metals? Do have a own guess from where it coming?

I think that it has a very good age!

Best regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 5th July 2016, 06:24 PM

Thanks Sajen ; I would guess gold(and or brass), and silver, but this is only a guess.The blade feels like,it resembles(to me), a Dyak mandau, but the motifs look like it could be a Moro Mindanao piece.I think it is one of those cross cultural pieces(how's that for covering my bases ?).

Sajen · 5th July 2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks Sajen ; I would guess gold(and or brass), and silver, but this is only a guess.The blade feels like,it resembles(to me), a Dyak mandau, but the motifs look like it could be a Moro Mindanao piece.I think it is one of those cross cultural pieces(how's that for covering my bases ?).

My best guess would be Bicol or nearby. But this is just my guess and I could be wrong. The thickness of the blade, the shape at the base, all this let me think like this. But from where it ever coming, it's a beautiful sword, I am green with envy!

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 5th July 2016, 09:52 PM

Thanks again,I'll check Bicol blades.

Sajen · 5th July 2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks again,I'll check Bicol blades.

Have look here for example: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=bicol

But like said, it's my feeling only, I am not sure and others will think different.

Best regards,
Detlef

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 5th July 2016, 10:56 PM

Here are some more from https://www.google.com/search?q=phil...Uf-t6czMK_M%3A

Robert · 6th July 2016, 01:17 AM

Drack2k, Thank you very much for sharing photos of your new acquisitions as they are each beautiful pieces in their own right. I must also say that I am also in agreement with Detlef on not only his opinion on these swords, but with the idea that each of these deserve their own separate thread.

Best,
Robert

5th July 2016, 10:56 PM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Here are some more from https://www.google.com/search?q=phil...Uf-t6czMK_M%3A Attached Images

5th July 2016, 06:24 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,269	Thanks Sajen ; I would guess gold(and or brass), and silver, but this is only a guess.The blade feels like,it resembles(to me), a Dyak mandau, but the motifs look like it could be a Moro Mindanao piece.I think it is one of those cross cultural pieces(how's that for covering my bases ?).

5th July 2016, 09:52 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,269	Thanks again,I'll check Bicol blades.

6th July 2016, 01:17 AM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Drack2k, Thank you very much for sharing photos of your new acquisitions as they are each beautiful pieces in their own right. I must also say that I am also in agreement with Detlef on not only his opinion on these swords, but with the idea that each of these deserve their own separate thread. Best, Robert