Newly acquired off ebay, more info pls

ThePepperSkull · 21st February 2010, 06:59 AM

Definitely beneficial for you as a collector, but I do agree that it is sort of disheartening for you as a hobbyist, as the passion you have for such a blade seems not to be shared by very many.

The knowledge on my part is not there, but I love to read about the Talibung and acquire more knowledge of P.I. weaponry beyond what I hear from other eskrimadors. There's only so much FMA half-truth hearsay I can take before wanting to find out myself the reason behind the forms of my homeland's edged weapons.

Dimasalang · 25th February 2010, 08:13 AM

Got the sword in a couple days ago. The handle is completely broken and the previous owner tried to fix it by driving nails in to it. haha And yes that is black "electric" tape holding it together.

Either way, Im not disappointed with it...it is still all there(minus the scabbard). I never planned on swinging the thing anyways. It'll make a great wall hanger.

Here are a few other pics.

Sajen · 25th February 2010, 08:05 PM

Nice and unsusual Talibon. The handle can be fixed easily, very good grab!

KuKulzA28 · 25th February 2010, 10:45 PM

I saw this, and I sort of kick myself for not bidding, but....
I ended up spending my money on groceries, soap, and drinks.

That talibon looks great in your photos. I would agree that there is little known about them, and there is definitely a lot more hype regarding Moro swords. It might make bidding easier but it also means people are more ignorant about the Visayan area's weaponry. In my opinion, talibon are some of the most graceful and less well understood blades of the region. In practical use, they are very useful, having a heavy belly that can chop, a sharp point for thrusting, a heft allowing for deep wounds, but lively enough for energetic slashing. They excel as machetes also.

Dimasalang · 26th February 2010, 08:21 PM

Thanks for NOT bidding guys!

hehe

As true enthusiasts to these types of blades, we really know their worth...and as long as they end up in good hands of people who really appreciate them, then that is all that matters for now. Im sure one day people will wake up and realize their history and importance. Maybe someone just needs to write a book about them.
Until then, I could still use a few more.

Robert · 26th February 2010, 11:23 PM

"I could still use a few more."

Couldn't we all!!

Robert

21st February 2010, 06:59 AM	#1
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Definitely beneficial for you as a collector, but I do agree that it is sort of disheartening for you as a hobbyist, as the passion you have for such a blade seems not to be shared by very many. The knowledge on my part is not there, but I love to read about the Talibung and acquire more knowledge of P.I. weaponry beyond what I hear from other eskrimadors. There's only so much FMA half-truth hearsay I can take before wanting to find out myself the reason behind the forms of my homeland's edged weapons.

25th February 2010, 08:13 AM	#2
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Got the sword in a couple days ago. The handle is completely broken and the previous owner tried to fix it by driving nails in to it. haha And yes that is black "electric" tape holding it together. Either way, Im not disappointed with it...it is still all there(minus the scabbard). I never planned on swinging the thing anyways. It'll make a great wall hanger. Here are a few other pics.

25th February 2010, 08:05 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,417	Nice and unsusual Talibon. The handle can be fixed easily, very good grab!

25th February 2010, 10:45 PM	#4
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	I saw this, and I sort of kick myself for not bidding, but.... I ended up spending my money on groceries, soap, and drinks. That talibon looks great in your photos. I would agree that there is little known about them, and there is definitely a lot more hype regarding Moro swords. It might make bidding easier but it also means people are more ignorant about the Visayan area's weaponry. In my opinion, talibon are some of the most graceful and less well understood blades of the region. In practical use, they are very useful, having a heavy belly that can chop, a sharp point for thrusting, a heft allowing for deep wounds, but lively enough for energetic slashing. They excel as machetes also.

26th February 2010, 08:21 PM	#5
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Thanks for NOT bidding guys! hehe As true enthusiasts to these types of blades, we really know their worth...and as long as they end up in good hands of people who really appreciate them, then that is all that matters for now. Im sure one day people will wake up and realize their history and importance. Maybe someone just needs to write a book about them. Until then, I could still use a few more.

26th February 2010, 11:23 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	"I could still use a few more." Couldn't we all!! Robert