Philippine sword identification

Battara · 28th February 2010, 10:28 PM

Very sure it is turtle - has that look and it is traditional to Visayan pieces like this. Carabao horn would be darker and not as transluscent as this.

Sajen · 28th February 2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Very sure it is turtle - has that look and it is traditional to Visayan pieces like this. Carabao horn would be darker and not as transluscent as this.

Thank's! Now I have learned something again.

Spunjer · 28th February 2010, 10:59 PM

Binangon. Not binagong as it's usually referred to. From the island of Panay, most likely the Iloilo province

Sajen · 28th February 2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

Binangon. Not binagong as it's usually referred to. From the island of Panay, most likely the Iloilo province

Wow, thank you very much!

Do you able to appraise an age?

Detlef

Spunjer · 1st March 2010, 12:48 AM

hi Detlef. no earlier than WW2. I would say more of a utility than personal weapon.

Sajen · 1st March 2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

hi Detlef. no earlier than WW2. I would say more of a utility than personal weapon.

That it was used as utility is to see by many nicks at the edge. But why this nice proper dress?

28th February 2010, 10:28 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Very sure it is turtle - has that look and it is traditional to Visayan pieces like this. Carabao horn would be darker and not as transluscent as this.

28th February 2010, 10:59 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Binangon. Not binagong as it's usually referred to. From the island of Panay, most likely the Iloilo province

1st March 2010, 12:48 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	hi Detlef. no earlier than WW2. I would say more of a utility than personal weapon.