Looking vintage and antique samples of Talibong of Panay Island

[Robert]

I'm glad you appreciate these weapons

Actually I prefer the older working examples and most of my collection is made up of these with a few more elaborate pieces thrown in when I find ones that I can afford. You are quite correct that these older pieces are built like tanks with most blades being at least 1/4 inch thick or more, beautifully made and of wonderful craftsmanship. I have added one more photo of an older example from my collection, but this one has the more elaborate deity hilt and buffalo horn guard. Sorry about the poor quality of the photo.

[Spunjer]

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[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

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Can't stop drooling...Spunjer, those are some holy grail talibongs you've got...

[Spunjer]

and here's one that's gonna throw you off.
i'm willing to bet the original owner was from Panay

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

and here's one that's gonna throw you off.
i'm willing to bet the original owner was from Panay

Ah yes one of the legendary curios in this forum. I've seen it before and it's one heck of a hybrid!

Handling-wise though- how do you find your talibongs? Which one do you like best in terms of balance? Are some too heavy or too light? Which one is your personal favorite?

[Spunjer]

Handling wise? they're all balanced. but if i have to pick a translator from stick to blade, i would go with this bad boy. it's light, and still sharp after all these years

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

Handling wise? they're all balanced. but if i have to pick a translator from stick to blade, i would go with this bad boy. it's light, and still sharp after all these years

That's great! Yep it looks light and nimble. What strikes me is that the Panay talibongs, in general, seem well suited for eskrima. Then a friend reminded me of the wealth of eskrima systems originating from Panay, and it makes sense

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Robert

Actually I prefer the older working examples and most of my collection is made up of these with a few more elaborate pieces thrown in when I find ones that I can afford. You are quite correct that these older pieces are built like tanks with most blades being at least 1/4 inch thick or more, beautifully made and of wonderful craftsmanship. I have added one more photo of an older example from my collection, but this one has the more elaborate deity hilt and buffalo horn guard. Sorry about the poor quality of the photo.

That's a great example, and in my eyes an in-between of utility to elaborate talibongs