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23rd December 2023, 06:30 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Hi WW,
Nice collection of Filipino knives. The top one, as you say, is a plamingko from the Visayas. The middle one is from Luzon, and that distinctive scabbard comes from a specific location which I am struggling to recall. Xasterix may be able to help. The blade shape resembles a katana from Central Luzon. The last one, which you didn't describe, is a recognized pattern from the town of Apalit in the Central Luzon province of Pampanga. It's name has not been determined here, but several examples have been discussed on the Forum. |
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23rd December 2023, 07:20 PM
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Question on the bolo… do you think it was made with a square tip or cut that way later as part of a prohibition on weapons?
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24th December 2023, 04:49 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Hi WW. That style comes with a squared off end. For the Negritos, this was a fighting knife.
Last edited by Ian; 25th December 2023 at 07:30 AM. |
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24th December 2023, 07:34 PM
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Ian,
Maybe they were into the Princess Bride fighting style… To the Pain SS |
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