Flyssa

Andrew · 21st May 2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

Betcha itsa flyssa.

I'll take that action.

Lew · 21st May 2007, 10:51 PM

I feel very lucky

So I'll take a piece of the action

Here is a similar but less fancy sword from the same area in the Philippines.

Lew

kronckew · 21st May 2007, 11:11 PM

yup, michael, in the words of the immortal Crocodylus Dundee
That's not a flyssa, THIS is a flyssa

the distinctive zoomorphic brass covered wood grip and brass inlaid and engraved blades are diagnostic. they do seem to come in variable lengths. i even have a curved one.

there are a few SE Asian blades of very much the same shape but with different grips....like the kalasan

still, yours looks like a nice blade, must post better photos when you get it.

Michael Blalock · 22nd May 2007, 12:00 AM

Maybe not a flyssa, but I recognize that diamond pattern on the hilt from a lot of North African items so I will wait and see before I pay up. What did I bet anyway, my credibility?

Ferguson · 22nd May 2007, 01:01 AM

Philippines. Luzon. Almost bid on it myself.

Steve

Andrew · 22nd May 2007, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

Maybe not a flyssa, but I recognize that diamond pattern on the hilt from a lot of North African items so I will wait and see before I pay up. What did I bet anyway, my credibility?

Beers at Timonium next year?

Lew · 22nd May 2007, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Beers at Timonium next year?

Boy oh boy I am getting thirsty just thinking about it

Andrew do like imported or domestic

Lew

Andrew · 22nd May 2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Andrew do like imported or domestic

Lew

Yes.

21st May 2007, 10:51 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I feel very lucky So I'll take a piece of the action Here is a similar but less fancy sword from the same area in the Philippines. Lew Attached Images Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 22nd May 2007 at 05:01 AM.

21st May 2007, 11:11 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	yup, michael, in the words of the immortal Crocodylus Dundee That's not a flyssa, THIS is a flyssa the distinctive zoomorphic brass covered wood grip and brass inlaid and engraved blades are diagnostic. they do seem to come in variable lengths. i even have a curved one. there are a few SE Asian blades of very much the same shape but with different grips....like the kalasan still, yours looks like a nice blade, must post better photos when you get it. Last edited by kronckew; 21st May 2007 at 11:30 PM.

22nd May 2007, 12:00 AM	#4
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Maybe not a flyssa, but I recognize that diamond pattern on the hilt from a lot of North African items so I will wait and see before I pay up. What did I bet anyway, my credibility?

22nd May 2007, 01:01 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Philippines. Luzon. Almost bid on it myself. Steve