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28th June 2015, 07:02 PM
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I think it's Filipino, Chinese influenced for sure .
What makes me think so is the banding at the forte and the decoration which strikes me as very Okir-like . 
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28th June 2015, 08:31 PM
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I have had similar thoughts without seeing Rick's comment.
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28th June 2015, 08:37 PM
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I agree with the consensus! I think it is Filipino. The lamination is typical for there, the banding at the block type forte, and I think the quillon is a snake or naga versus a dragon. The grip and ferrule are even quite Filipino. I bet we can find some similar blades in prior posts with similar hilts.
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28th June 2015, 09:37 PM
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Yes definitely Filipino. A wonderful piece and a great addition to your collection. When you get tired of looking at it you can send it my way.
 If this were listed on a certain online auction it would most likely be described as a Civil War D-guard bowie.Best, Robert |
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28th June 2015, 09:53 PM
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I'm curious what Philip said on this, he knows these weapons backward and forward
Whatever the case, its fascinating to see these hudeidao filtered into other cultures as a number of amazing examples Gav has shown over the years. |
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29th June 2015, 03:13 AM
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Reminds me of this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19754
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29th June 2015, 04:01 AM
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