Help with identification please

chmorshuutz · 17th February 2023, 01:22 PM

If this was indeed a Moro blade, it's probably a "janap", sometimes they also call it "utak" which is a cognate of the Tagalog term "itak". The edge seems to look similar.

P.S. The one at the top with rattan wrapping on handle is definitely an Ifugao blade, which is usually characterized by their socket handles, rattan wrappings and open scabbard. If it's pointy and has single edge, they call it "pinahig". If it's double edged, they usually call it "hinalung". Even then, these are general terms, but commonly used. As far as I know there are even more precise terms like "nauntukan", "pehlet", etc. because both pinahig and hinalung can have variations in blade profile, but my knowledge pales in comparison to those who actually know it.

Btw here's my janap, a recent sample from Sulu:

17th February 2023, 01:22 PM	#9
chmorshuutz Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 50	If this was indeed a Moro blade, it's probably a "janap", sometimes they also call it "utak" which is a cognate of the Tagalog term "itak". The edge seems to look similar. P.S. The one at the top with rattan wrapping on handle is definitely an Ifugao blade, which is usually characterized by their socket handles, rattan wrappings and open scabbard. If it's pointy and has single edge, they call it "pinahig". If it's double edged, they usually call it "hinalung". Even then, these are general terms, but commonly used. As far as I know there are even more precise terms like "nauntukan", "pehlet", etc. because both pinahig and hinalung can have variations in blade profile, but my knowledge pales in comparison to those who actually know it. Btw here's my janap, a recent sample from Sulu: Attached Images Last edited by chmorshuutz; 17th February 2023 at 01:36 PM. Reason: Added comments on the topmost blade