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Ian · 31st October 2023, 03:54 AM

Hi Gustav,

Good question! As you note, there are suggestions of both Sulu and Maguindanao influence. Hard to say which culture made and used it. I would place this blade as late 19th C manufacture, with some updates to the wraps on the hilt and scabbard.

31st October 2023, 03:54 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,068	Hi Gustav, Good question! As you note, there are suggestions of both Sulu and Maguindanao influence. Hard to say which culture made and used it. I would place this blade as late 19th C manufacture, with some updates to the wraps on the hilt and scabbard.