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11th July 2019, 02:07 AM
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Thanks xasterix. That makes a lot of sense. One question.
Does the fact that this scabbard is wooden sway you to think of its origins in the southern Tagalog region, or the particular shape/decoration of this scabbard? Ian |
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11th July 2019, 03:31 AM
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The "X" marking at the top portion of the scabbard (where the letter "A" is at) is a common feature of CALABARZON blades. The middle or bottom of the X (as found also in this sample) is where the rope or belt portion starts. |
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11th July 2019, 09:13 PM
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Tank you Xas for the very useful information!
 Regards, Detlef |
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12th July 2019, 12:18 AM
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More very useful information. Thanks again xasterix. Ian
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13th July 2019, 05:03 PM
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Thank you all for your very interesting input. It's much appreciated.
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13th July 2019, 06:35 PM
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Cool, love the scabbard. the shortish singleton looks like it was spliced back on itself, as in a line stopper, they appear on a lot of items soved thru a belt/sash and draped over the outside, as something to keep it all from sliding out.
It could be just decorative like a portape/sword knot too. |
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