Formosa Hill Tribe Swords ( for Yuanzhumin )

[kronckew]

Originally Posted by Ian

... I think kronckew's post above is also in the Pingpu style of the 19th C. For more information, search for "Pingpu knife Taiwan."
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I searched, found a few examples of pingpu knives with red & decorated scabbards similar to my Hanwei one, also noted that not all were chisel ground, tho the convex edge and hammer finish are more modern interpretations. I might move the baldric to the 4 holes in the back at some point. I just acquired a set of 'south american' knives, , on their way here. They are touristy and were very cheap , but thought they might fit next to the pingu/hanwei lalaw one. Better'n a poke in the eye with a sharp stick tho.

Was more curious about the clip point knife. the sword one looks like the blade might need reseating. I gather these were postwar for US troops on leave. will be interesting to see if the blades are any good. Still, while not exactly common here, I saw a duplicate of the sword at a different auction. That guy on the grips with the spiky hat gets around a bit.