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Originally Posted by Battara
Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian....... 
BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island.
Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition. |
Ello mate
Thanks, thats very interesting.
The ferrule is pretty ugly too.
Ahh, I see what you mean about the mounts. Would you strip the dark 'stain' off and reveal the wood?
What date would you put on the blade?
Best
Gene