Mangyan bolo?

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Ian

Thanks xasterix. That makes a lot of sense. One question.

Does the fact that this scabbard is wooden sway you to think of its origins in the southern Tagalog region, or the particular shape/decoration of this scabbard?

Ian

Greetings, sir Ian. Thanks for asking that- I took a closer look at the scabbard. I would have to say both.

The "X" marking at the top portion of the scabbard (where the letter "A" is at) is a common feature of CALABARZON blades. The middle or bottom of the X (as found also in this sample) is where the rope or belt portion starts.

[Sajen]

Tank you Xas for the very useful information!

Regards,
Detlef

[Ian]

More very useful information. Thanks again xasterix. Ian

[MacCathain]

Thank you all for your very interesting input. It's much appreciated.

[kronckew]

Cool, love the scabbard. the shortish singleton looks like it was spliced back on itself, as in a line stopper, they appear on a lot of items soved thru a belt/sash and draped over the outside, as something to keep it all from sliding out.

It could be just decorative like a portape/sword knot too.