A Very Interesting Philippine Weapon

RobT · 3rd August 2022, 01:29 AM

Hi All,

Ian makes a good point (no pun intended). The point of my serpentine bladed short sword is a dead ringer for the one on drac2k's blade. I wonder if the strange metal piece in front of the D-guard isn't a remnant of the type of cross guard on my sword. Perhaps the dagger got a new sheath, hilt, and guard in the Visayas.

Sincerely,
RobT

drac2k · 3rd August 2022, 03:58 AM

The metal piece in front of the "D guard," is actually part of the blade; the same configuration as yours at the base of your blade above the hilt only shorter.

3rd August 2022, 01:29 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 568	Rehilted? Hi All, Ian makes a good point (no pun intended). The point of my serpentine bladed short sword is a dead ringer for the one on drac2k's blade. I wonder if the strange metal piece in front of the D-guard isn't a remnant of the type of cross guard on my sword. Perhaps the dagger got a new sheath, hilt, and guard in the Visayas. Sincerely, RobT Attached Images

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drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	The metal piece in front of the "D guard," is actually part of the blade; the same configuration as yours at the base of your blade above the hilt only shorter. Last edited by drac2k; 3rd August 2022 at 04:02 AM. Reason: to add information