Too Tiny?

[David]

Originally Posted by Battara

Other possibility: it is an early form. Not sure, but smaller forms with out lots of lamination were indicative of earlier forms.

I think we all wish there was more info on these blades.
From the more bulbous pommel form it would seem it is not an "older" form. The metal work looks fairly nice, but i would still be interested in knowing if it is silver or some other white metal.
...and that would be a yes AFAIK Andrew....betel nut does indeed have a history of use in the Philippines.