Flyssa

Michael Blalock · 21st May 2007, 03:34 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180118614859

Expanding my collection to the Maghreb. Bad pictures, but it looks very rustic so I assume it's not a tourist piece. I will post better pictures when I get it.

Lew · 21st May 2007, 03:51 PM

Michael

That is an old Philippine bolo type sword from Luzon it is not a flyssa.

Lew

Michael Blalock · 21st May 2007, 10:07 PM

Betcha itsa 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.

Michael Blalock · 22nd May 2007, 04:17 PM

Okay, I'm in, if it's from N. Africa I win?

kronckew · 22nd May 2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Blalock

Okay, I'm in, if it's from N. Africa I win?

you lose, it's from LORAIN, OHIO, United States, says so right on ebay.....

Jim McDougall · 22nd May 2007, 05:30 PM

LOL!!!!

Ok Kronckew! 'crocodylus Dundee' !! the mythical Australian warrior, and flyssas from the wilds of Ohio !!! JUDL!! You're outstanding

I agree this is from the Philippines and probably Luzon or northern regions, if not mistaken these are termed 'talibon'. I always thought that it was very interesting that these had the same deep bellied blade and needle point as the flyssa. More support for the strong trade ties between Philippines and the Maghreb via the Spanish.

All best regards,
Jim

21st May 2007, 03:34 PM	#1
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Flyssa http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=180118614859 Expanding my collection to the Maghreb. Bad pictures, but it looks very rustic so I assume it's not a tourist piece. I will post better pictures when I get it. Attached Images

21st May 2007, 10:51 PM	#5
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	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	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.

21st May 2007, 03:51 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Michael That is an old Philippine bolo type sword from Luzon it is not a flyssa. Lew

21st May 2007, 10:07 PM	#3
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Betcha itsa flyssa.

22nd May 2007, 12:00 AM	#7
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	#8
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Philippines. Luzon. Almost bid on it myself. Steve

22nd May 2007, 04:17 PM	#12
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	Okay, I'm in, if it's from N. Africa I win?

22nd May 2007, 05:30 PM	#14
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,738	LOL!!!! Ok Kronckew! 'crocodylus Dundee' !! the mythical Australian warrior, and flyssas from the wilds of Ohio !!! JUDL!! You're outstanding I agree this is from the Philippines and probably Luzon or northern regions, if not mistaken these are termed 'talibon'. I always thought that it was very interesting that these had the same deep bellied blade and needle point as the flyssa. More support for the strong trade ties between Philippines and the Maghreb via the Spanish. All best regards, Jim