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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2024, 10:44 AM
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Restored

I did my best to restore it however I cannot remove the pitting from the rusts because it is too deep. I also applied linseed oil to the scabbard. I noticed there are remnants of green paint on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2024, 01:11 PM
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Views: 9,303
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you. In response to Rick, the pandays of...

Thank you. In response to Rick, the pandays of the different provinces of Panay also forge talibongs in their own style. This talibong from Panay is different from the talibon/garab that we know....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 02:16 PM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Based from the information of my friend in...

Based from the information of my friend in Ilioilo, this blade has similar features from talibongs made in Antique (pronounced as an-tee-ke) province.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2024, 01:55 PM
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Posted By h0ll0wman
Talibong of unknown origin

I recently acquired this not so old talibong which has the following features: The blade is chisel grind for right hand, the guard is made of wood, the hilt seems to be carved from carabao horn with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,896
Posted By h0ll0wman
Interesting! Thank you sir for this valuable...

Interesting! Thank you sir for this valuable information.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 12:10 PM
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Views: 14,896
Posted By h0ll0wman
I see. That is interesting. This is the first...

I see. That is interesting. This is the first time I encountered the word "Siput/sipit" in describing the blade profile of the barung. I believe the bladesmiths here in the Philippines who make the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd May 2024, 09:37 AM
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Views: 14,896
Posted By h0ll0wman
Yes Kai. It is indeed a modern hilt. The ferrule...

Yes Kai. It is indeed a modern hilt. The ferrule is aluminum and the hilt is made of mahogany wood.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,896
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Battara. Thank you for the insight. I have...

Hello Battara. Thank you for the insight. I have a Chinese friend and he told me that the chopmark is not a Chinese charater. May I know what you mean when you said "spit barong"?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th May 2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,896
Posted By h0ll0wman
Barung with chopmark/stamp

I recently acquired this barung which has a chopmark/stamp. The hilt is modern.

I am not sure if the mark on this blade is authentic. I have read ,and was told also, that there are some instances...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,739
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you Kino. Speaking of gunong, it is not...

Thank you Kino. Speaking of gunong, it is not accurately represented in the plaque along with the other blades. haha.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th April 2024, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,739
Posted By h0ll0wman
These plaques are really good. Sadly the quality...

These plaques are really good. Sadly the quality of modern moro plaques cannot match the old ones. The photo I posted is the best one I got. No one makes good quality weapons of moroland plaques here...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2024, 02:34 PM
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Views: 11,739
Posted By h0ll0wman
Weapons of Moroland plaque

4 years ago this was easy to find in Davao city when the original Aldevinco (the iconic souvenir store in Davao city) was still standing. Now it took me a long time to find one so I purchased it once...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2024, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,385
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thank you Detlef. Yes these "stones" are plastic...

Thank you Detlef. Yes these "stones" are plastic indeed. I am having a hard time polishing this aluminum handle. There are some pitting on it. I think this requires sanding first before polishing. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2024, 01:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,385
Posted By h0ll0wman
Aluminum hilt blade

Just when I thought I couldn't find these anymore in the Philippines, one shows up. They still make these aluminum hilt blades in my country but not this ornate anymore. I have a modern longer blade...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th January 2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,944
Posted By h0ll0wman
That is a very nice aluminum hilt. They still...

That is a very nice aluminum hilt. They still make these in the Philippines. I recently acquired an Espada y Daga set from Cebu but the hilts of these are not as ornate as yours and there are no date...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,545
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Ian. Thank you for the insights. I am...

Hello Ian. Thank you for the insights. I am agreeing with you that it looks like from the WWII era.The blade has a chisel grind for right hand.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,545
Posted By h0ll0wman
Pinuti?Samar blade?

I just got this old small blade, almost like a child's sword. I am guessing it is vintage. I believe it has some features of blades of the Pinuti from Cebu or a blade from Samar. Since it has a guard...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2023, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,966
Posted By h0ll0wman
Small antique kris

I won this at an auction. This is one of the smallest antique kris in my collection. The overall length is about 24 inches. I am not sure if the scabbard is original. The wood in the handle does not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,022
Posted By h0ll0wman
Old gunong with ivory hilt

I recently acquired this gunong through a trade. The ivory hilt was already loose (refer to the very last photo) hence I took the liberty of securing it properly. Too bad there is a deep dent on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th January 2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,091
Posted By h0ll0wman
Hello Battara. Is this the view that you want?

Hello Battara. Is this the view that you want?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2022, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,091
Posted By h0ll0wman
Thanks Rick. I am not familiar with this kind of...

Thanks Rick. I am not familiar with this kind of guard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,091
Posted By h0ll0wman
Old luzon sword

I am sharing my latest acquisition. This is the best of its kind in my collection. I am not sure if the guard is a later addition to the sword but it looks good on it. One part of the guard is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2022, 03:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,885
Posted By h0ll0wman
I appreciate all your inputs Battara.

I appreciate all your inputs Battara.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2022, 03:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,885
Posted By h0ll0wman
interesting information. thank you sir.

interesting information. thank you sir.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,885
Posted By h0ll0wman
It feels and look aluminum to me. Is there a...

It feels and look aluminum to me. Is there a simple way to test the metal fittings? Regarding the silver content.
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