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Battara · 28th October 2023, 12:57 AM

There is the possibility that this was an Ilokano blade or inspired blade in Mexico.

Many Filipino sailors and trades people were in Mexico and visa versa due to the gallion trade between Manila and Mexico for centuries under the Spanish empire.

28th October 2023, 12:57 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	There is the possibility that this was an Ilokano blade or inspired blade in Mexico. Many Filipino sailors and trades people were in Mexico and visa versa due to the gallion trade between Manila and Mexico for centuries under the Spanish empire.