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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th May 2005, 02:25 AM
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Views: 8,441
Posted By zelbone
Talking GREETINGS FROM MINDANAO

Hey guys!
I'm in Davao right now getting ready to go to the market to look for native cloths and textiles...and of course, EDGED WEAPONS :D !! Lucky for me my aunt I'm staying with has both a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2005, 08:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 26,446
Posted By zelbone
GREETINGS FROM BATANGAS

Well, well...I leave the country and all this cool discussion goes on :D !!!

Anyways, been looking at all these cool bolos and balisongs here in Batangas. Been to Taal, Balisong, San Jose,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 31,193
Posted By zelbone
LabanTayo and I have had the privledge to...

LabanTayo and I have had the privledge to evaluate one these new swords from themorningstar. We've had it since January, but I've procrastinated writing this evaluation until now...just hours before...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 28,774
Posted By zelbone
I was thinking the same thing, Rick. This could...

I was thinking the same thing, Rick. This could have been a Spanish soldier's souvenir.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2005, 02:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 28,774
Posted By zelbone
Ian, there's nothing unusual about Luzon origin...

Ian, there's nothing unusual about Luzon origin sandata with ferrules on both ends of the hilt as well as having an ovoid (egg-shaped) hilt profile. I've seen several bolos with hilts with these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 37,451
Posted By zelbone
Steve, here's a couple more for you to compare. ...

Steve, here's a couple more for you to compare. These are NOT "matulis" bolos that have been chopped but forged specifically into this blade form. Included is a close-up of the tips to show that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2005, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,810
Posted By zelbone
It looks like a small WWII era "talibon" knife to...

It looks like a small WWII era "talibon" knife to me.

FYI...another name for these little "talibons" is plamenko. I can't remember which dialect this word originates (or even if I spelled it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2005, 02:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 44,247
Posted By zelbone
Spunger, you forgot to mention that these...

Spunger, you forgot to mention that these "general guidelines" basically applies to the earlier barungs (pre-1930's) and not to barungs from WWII or later. The more contemporary barongs from WWII...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,770
Posted By zelbone
I actually have one of those hollow blade jambiya...

I actually have one of those hollow blade jambiya :D !

I paid $5 for it on eBay not knowing a thing about jambiyas and knowing that it would be more of a wall-hanger.

Well...you get what you...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,224
Posted By zelbone
Talking Yo Spunger! Can we get a close-up of the...

Yo Spunger!

Can we get a close-up of the hilt? I've never seen a pira with a hilt like that before, but I have on a bangkung. Nice sword! Did you get this in the Philippines?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th March 2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 34,527
Posted By zelbone
Question Interesting... I might contact the new owner...

Interesting...

I might contact the new owner of this particular barong and compare notes. I did show him a barong of mine which suffered a similar fate. I wonder if this had any influence on him...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2005, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,579
Posted By zelbone
Cool The dagger most likely belonged to a Katipunan...

The dagger most likely belonged to a Katipunan member. It may look European, but most likely was made in the Philippines in the European style. I've seen several Katipunan daggers that you would...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2005, 02:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,847
Posted By zelbone
Cebuano comes to mind as well, but I wouldn't...

Cebuano comes to mind as well, but I wouldn't discount it being from Negros as well. It looks like it could be the companion daga to a longer talibong or pinute :cool: .
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2005, 02:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 43,100
Posted By zelbone
Thumbs up Great job on that binangon, Ian! Looks like a...

Great job on that binangon, Ian! Looks like a good solid fighting piece with a very nice blade. The repair looks great. There's only one thing I would have also done while you had the sword apart...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2005, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,481
Posted By zelbone
Question One thing my collection is lacking are decent...

One thing my collection is lacking are decent examples of Lumad swords. I might have to pick up some examples when I go to the Philippines.

Hey Ian,
Know of any good antique shops in Davao?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,694
Posted By zelbone
Nice pics, Spunger! I'll definately have to stop...

Nice pics, Spunger! I'll definately have to stop at that Museum in Iloilo. Maybe I'll have better luck scrounging around Aklan province...I'll be there for a week in May. I've already put the word...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2005, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,026
Posted By zelbone
Mondos aka Mundos

So, Spunger, were you west of Tapaz in Capiz? That's where the Mundos are. I'll be in Panay in May...look forward to your scouting report. I already have plans to have a bolo made in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2005, 11:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,887
Posted By zelbone
Welcome back, Radu!!! It looks like you had a...

Welcome back, Radu!!! It looks like you had a good time during your absence. Thanks for sharing those pics and giving us a glimpse of your homeland. Those pics are great!!!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 75,884
Posted By zelbone
Erlikhan, wonderful photos!!! I always wanted to...

Erlikhan, wonderful photos!!! I always wanted to see what Janissary armour looked like after reading about them and watching a television program on the History Channel about the Janissary. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 49,034
Posted By zelbone
Looks like I need to visit Spain...

Well, Engar, you've done it...

You have now made me want to go to Spain and visit all the museums there :D !!! Like Mabagani, I would be interested on how they provenanced all those wonderful...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,698
Posted By zelbone
This could possibly be an Espading...used...

This could possibly be an Espading...used primarily to cut sugar cane or a rehilted tabas.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,411
Posted By zelbone
Cool Hey Spunger! I might be going to Davao for a...

Hey Spunger!

I might be going to Davao for a few days while I'm in the Philippines. Let me know where you scored the weapons so I can look out for it. BTW...how's the training going?

Watch...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2005, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,131
Posted By zelbone
Perhaps the term sundang doesn't necessarily...

Perhaps the term sundang doesn't necessarily apply to the sword style or type, but rather to its nature or intention. I've asked my father and other relatives about "bolos" and that term describes a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2005, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,496
Posted By zelbone
Is the tang broken at the end? On a turning...

Is the tang broken at the end? On a turning knife the tang is usually longer and the handles are quite long...up to two feet long so that both hands can stabilize the blade against the knife rest on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th February 2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,496
Posted By zelbone
It's made by Robert Marple which still makes high...

It's made by Robert Marple which still makes high end woodworking tools (I have a set of their woodworking chisels.) It most likely is a specialized chisel or a blade used in turning where a piece...
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