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					Originally Posted by Battara
					
				 
				Yes, I remember that one.  I'm not sure I agree with Batangas though.   
Any way, yes the Spanish did forbid points on the blade. 
 
Also a good point Migueldiaz (every pun intended    ) about the tang protrusion - it is a Luzon trait ...  
			
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 Thanks Battara for that comment, and I do get the point 

 ... and I certainly always peen the points of my own views, after absorbing the tang of wisdom in the writing of all the others! [but(t) that was pun!]