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Lew · 23rd December 2012, 04:49 PM

Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south.
The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat.

23rd December 2012, 04:49 PM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Definately not Philippine. Here is a Buddist/Hindu demon for comparison. The Philippines is predominantly either Catholic in the north and Muslim in the south. The hilt and guard seems newer than the blade so I think it's more for ceremonial or status than for combat. Attached Images Last edited by Lew; 23rd December 2012 at 05:00 PM.