Luzon sword for comment

Robert · 13th February 2013, 11:50 PM

Michael, Sorry for misunderstanding what you were saying.

As for the scabbard, if it was made from un-aged wood it could have shrunk so much that the blade no longer fits. It does however look like it is original to the sword. Like I said, this could very well be from Luzon it is just that I have never seen this grip (bird carving) on a Philippine item before but I have seen this style on items from Mexico as well as wavy blades. I am quite sure that there are numerous styles of Luzon swords, knives and daggers that I haven't seen yet and this could very well be one of them.

Detlef, There have been quite a few wavy bladed daggers listed on epray over the years that were clearly marked as being made in Mexico with horn hilts. I, like you have never seen a wavy bladed sword from Mexico yet but like Philippine items I am positive that I have never seen all the styles that have been made there over the years. Like I said earlier, this could very well be Philippine but just with more Mexican influence than I am used to seeing.

Best,
Robert

Spunjer · 15th February 2013, 01:11 PM

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Battara · 16th February 2013, 12:50 AM

This is now relisted on ebay.

Ferguson · 16th February 2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

This is now relisted on ebay.

With a different guard. Should this thread be locked due to the current ebay posting?

Steve

Battara · 16th February 2013, 07:51 PM

Oh you're right - I missed that part.

Interesting that it is nearly identical..........

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13th February 2013, 11:50 PM	#1
Robert (deceased) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Michael, Sorry for misunderstanding what you were saying. As for the scabbard, if it was made from un-aged wood it could have shrunk so much that the blade no longer fits. It does however look like it is original to the sword. Like I said, this could very well be from Luzon it is just that I have never seen this grip (bird carving) on a Philippine item before but I have seen this style on items from Mexico as well as wavy blades. I am quite sure that there are numerous styles of Luzon swords, knives and daggers that I haven't seen yet and this could very well be one of them. Detlef, There have been quite a few wavy bladed daggers listed on epray over the years that were clearly marked as being made in Mexico with horn hilts. I, like you have never seen a wavy bladed sword from Mexico yet but like Philippine items I am positive that I have never seen all the styles that have been made there over the years. Like I said earlier, this could very well be Philippine but just with more Mexican influence than I am used to seeing. Best, Robert

16th February 2013, 12:50 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	This is now relisted on ebay.

16th February 2013, 07:51 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Oh you're right - I missed that part. Interesting that it is nearly identical..........