Pulahan Talibong with red guard and engravings

Battara · 15th July 2021, 02:50 AM

I will say though that on one kris for example in the book, I think it is attributed to Sulu when based on pictures of Maguindanaos (and actual Maguindanao with documentation) it is actually Maguindanao.

From the Visayas up I would agree that it is accurate, but for the Moros - I would take the book with a grain of salt. And Cato has not been completely inaccurate, though take him with a grain of salt too.

Rafngard · 15th July 2021, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

... but for the Moros - I would take the book with a grain of salt...

I absolutely support a book about Filipino blades coming out of the Philippines. 100%.

At long last!

I think the dating on the Gunongs in that book leaves something to be desired.

It's still the largest data set out there, aside, perhaps, from this forum.

Thanks,
Leif

xasterix · 16th July 2021, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I will say though that on one kris for example in the book, I think it is attributed to Sulu when based on pictures of Maguindanaos (and actual Maguindanao with documentation) it is actually Maguindanao.

From the Visayas up I would agree that it is accurate, but for the Moros - I would take the book with a grain of salt. And Cato has not been completely inaccurate, though take him with a grain of salt too.

It's not perfect, admittedly. I'm one of those advocating for a second edition to rectify a number of errors- but I think these are minor compared to the wealth of data presented by the book on PH weapons, which have not yet before been compiled in a formal reference.

In a nutshell- anyone wishing to study PH weapons SHOULD have that book beside them. It's not perfect, it's not complete- but it provides a solid, updated foundation for anyone wanting to have significant knowledge.

Thanks for the vote of confidence Leif =)

Battara · 16th July 2021, 03:19 AM

Oh don't get me wrong - I LOVE the book (and Lorenz was one of the biggest draws for me). I have it and it has great information from the research done in the past 20 years. Example: taribongs/sandukos - I remember brining the original research to this forum with Lorenz's permission - all in this book.

Battara · 16th July 2021, 03:23 AM

Oh I forgot! The pictures are great too!

With Cato and others, this is an important book! Yes a second edition would be good, but perhaps a volume 2 as well.

I'll stop now since anymore would hijack this thread more.

Back to the piece - would you be able to provide close up pictures of the hilt, even of the butt of the hilt?

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15th July 2021, 02:50 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I will say though that on one kris for example in the book, I think it is attributed to Sulu when based on pictures of Maguindanaos (and actual Maguindanao with documentation) it is actually Maguindanao. From the Visayas up I would agree that it is accurate, but for the Moros - I would take the book with a grain of salt. And Cato has not been completely inaccurate, though take him with a grain of salt too.

16th July 2021, 03:19 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Oh don't get me wrong - I LOVE the book (and Lorenz was one of the biggest draws for me). I have it and it has great information from the research done in the past 20 years. Example: taribongs/sandukos - I remember brining the original research to this forum with Lorenz's permission - all in this book.

16th July 2021, 03:23 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Oh I forgot! The pictures are great too! With Cato and others, this is an important book! Yes a second edition would be good, but perhaps a volume 2 as well. I'll stop now since anymore would hijack this thread more. Back to the piece - would you be able to provide close up pictures of the hilt, even of the butt of the hilt?