First Talibon?

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G'day,
I thought this may be of WWII vintage? or maybe earlier?
Blade:17 1/2 in
Handle: 6 3/8 in
Spine: 7 mm then gradual distal taper to tip.
It seems quite decently made to me.

Cheers

Dan

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These marks look like stamps, spring stamps?

[Henk]

Daniel,

It's not my field but it looks to me as a nice talibon. Like Kai said in the thread of the Barong to etch it, I would think to do it with this one too. This blade could also be laminated.

I'm sure the more knowledgeable members will jump in.

[ariel]

Originally Posted by Henk

Daniel,

It's not my field but it looks to me as a nice talibon. Like Kai said in the thread of the Barong to etch it, I would think to do it with this one too. This blade could also be laminated.

I'm sure the more knowledgeable members will jump in.

I am not pretending to have any knowledge of these weapons, but it seems to me that the barely visible markings look European. Old re-formed blade?
If this is the case, would you still expect it to be laminated?

[Henk]

Originally Posted by ariel

I am not pretending to have any knowledge of these weapons, but it seems to me that the barely visible markings look European. Old re-formed blade?
If this is the case, would you still expect it to be laminated?

Ariel,

I don't think so if the blade is European. I thought to see something on one of the pictures. But as I said, this is not my field.

[Battara]

I would be surprised if it were laminiated - this looks like it is spring mono-steel. Nice hilt carving for WWII - I do agree that it is probably WWII. Even if it were older, not all talibon were laminated.

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To be clear,
I have lemon etched both pieces. Sorry, I thought this was visible.
Thanks for all thoughts on both pieces so far. I look forward to learning more.

Cheers

Dan