Bicol?

JeffS · 3rd January 2023, 06:19 AM

This seems to be an odd one. The hilt is clearly the same deity/monster/animal attributed as Bicol elsewhere on this forum, however it has a chisel grind and a scabbard design that is reminiscent of Visayan talibon/garab (I have attached a photo for comparison). The blade spine has an extraordinary taper from 6mm at base to 3mm 3/4 of the way to the tip and 1mm at tip. The ferule, bronze I believe, is also somewhat unusual in design. With Bicol region next to Visayas, I understand there is a lot of blending of styles, however the figure seems classic Bicol. Thoughts?

xasterix · 3rd January 2023, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffS

This seems to be an odd one. The hilt is clearly the same deity/monster/animal attributed as Bicol elsewhere on this forum, however it has a chisel grind and a scabbard design that is reminiscent of Visayan talibon/garab (I have attached a photo for comparison). The blade spine has an extraordinary taper from 6mm at base to 3mm 3/4 of the way to the tip and 1mm at tip. The ferule, bronze I believe, is also somewhat unusual in design. With Bicol region next to Visayas, I understand there is a lot of blending of styles, however the figure seems classic Bicol. Thoughts?

Hullo Jeff, nice blade! It's Bicol-made. They call that one "baid" or "machete."

chmorshuutz · 4th January 2023, 12:43 PM

Yes, that's a Bicolano hilt. "Inayam" (dog-like) is the term they use for it, I think.

Battara · 4th January 2023, 06:06 PM

Just for clarity, Bicol is "next" to the Visayas, so some influence would make sense.

3rd January 2023, 06:19 AM	#1
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 308	Bicol? This seems to be an odd one. The hilt is clearly the same deity/monster/animal attributed as Bicol elsewhere on this forum, however it has a chisel grind and a scabbard design that is reminiscent of Visayan talibon/garab (I have attached a photo for comparison). The blade spine has an extraordinary taper from 6mm at base to 3mm 3/4 of the way to the tip and 1mm at tip. The ferule, bronze I believe, is also somewhat unusual in design. With Bicol region next to Visayas, I understand there is a lot of blending of styles, however the figure seems classic Bicol. Thoughts? Attached Images

4th January 2023, 12:43 PM	#3
chmorshuutz Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 49	Yes, that's a Bicolano hilt. "Inayam" (dog-like) is the term they use for it, I think.

4th January 2023, 06:06 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Just for clarity, Bicol is "next" to the Visayas, so some influence would make sense.