Ok, let's try to resurrect this old thread!
The example I posted does seem to be Samal, indeed. (Unfortunately, no scabbard extant.)
From very limited information that has surfaced since I tend to believe that the hint at Borneo might be spurious. Not enough data for any decision though - and there have been Tausug and Samal settlements along the coast of northern Borneo for centuries.
I'd greatly appreciate if forumites were to add more examples to this thread - thanks a lot in advance!
Best wishes,
Kai
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