Identification please

NovelsRus · 1st September 2012, 03:21 PM

Hi, Room,
In a feeble attempt to stay on topic, I present another mystery sword/dagger from (I believe) Indonesia. I've seen others like it on here, but despite my feverish attempts, have been unable to locate the posts and photos. See if you can I.D. this vintage Somethingorother:

I don't think it's a Kampilan or Barong, though it shares similarities with both. Moro or Philippine, perhaps?

Please let me know what sort of weapon this is, so I may know what it is I can't afford to bid on.

As always, thanks very much for your time and attention on this. You gentlemen (and -women) always seem to I.D. even the most obscure knives.

Cioa for now,
JRF

Dave1104 · 2nd September 2012, 04:25 AM

JRF,
Probably should start a new thread on your unknown blade, but to me that looks like a talibon blade from Christian tribes in northern Philippines.
Dave

Sajen · 2nd September 2012, 09:49 AM

Agree, seems to be a talibon.

Search with this keyword and you will find similar blades.

NovelsRus · 28th February 2013, 10:34 AM

I appreciate your help on this. I do believe it is a talibon, and probably out of my budget. But one can try.

1st September 2012, 03:21 PM	#1
NovelsRus Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 41	A Similar Mystery Blade From Indonesia (I think) Hi, Room, In a feeble attempt to stay on topic, I present another mystery sword/dagger from (I believe) Indonesia. I've seen others like it on here, but despite my feverish attempts, have been unable to locate the posts and photos. See if you can I.D. this vintage Somethingorother: I don't think it's a Kampilan or Barong, though it shares similarities with both. Moro or Philippine, perhaps? Please let me know what sort of weapon this is, so I may know what it is I can't afford to bid on. As always, thanks very much for your time and attention on this. You gentlemen (and -women) always seem to I.D. even the most obscure knives. Cioa for now, JRF Attached Images

28th February 2013, 10:34 AM	#4
NovelsRus Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 41	Talibon it is. Thanks, Guys I appreciate your help on this. I do believe it is a talibon, and probably out of my budget. But one can try.

2nd September 2012, 04:25 AM	#2
Dave1104 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 23	JRF, Probably should start a new thread on your unknown blade, but to me that looks like a talibon blade from Christian tribes in northern Philippines. Dave

2nd September 2012, 09:49 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,571	Agree, seems to be a talibon. Search with this keyword and you will find similar blades.