Philippine Dbl Edge Blade w/Sngl Edge Hilt

Battara · 21st June 2025, 09:46 PM

Interesting Visayan piece with makeshift talismanic deity.

Ian · 22nd June 2025, 11:50 AM

Rob,

I think your blade with a triangular cross-section is likely Spanish Colonial and 19th C in manufacture. As such, the blade may have been made in Luzon, and I don't see much to indicate a Visayan origin. The hilt seems mismatched, although I have seen other triangular Philippines' blades mounted with S-guards.

Here is one of mine that has a triangular blade in cross-section and an S-guard. I had suggested that this ensemble may have been WWII era, but it might also be very well preserved and date back to the 1890s/early 1900s.
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Battara · 23rd June 2025, 04:05 AM

Oh I see the tang now through the end. I change to Luzon then.

However, I've seen colonial ones made in the Visayas like this. The hilt is more Visayan, so perhaps cross cultural stuff is going on here.

22nd June 2025, 11:50 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,516	Rob, I think your blade with a triangular cross-section is likely Spanish Colonial and 19th C in manufacture. As such, the blade may have been made in Luzon, and I don't see much to indicate a Visayan origin. The hilt seems mismatched, although I have seen other triangular Philippines' blades mounted with S-guards. Here is one of mine that has a triangular blade in cross-section and an S-guard. I had suggested that this ensemble may have been WWII era, but it might also be very well preserved and date back to the 1890s/early 1900s. . Last edited by Ian; 22nd June 2025 at 03:22 PM. Reason: Added link

21st June 2025, 09:46 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Interesting Visayan piece with makeshift talismanic deity.

23rd June 2025, 04:05 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Oh I see the tang now through the end. I change to Luzon then. However, I've seen colonial ones made in the Visayas like this. The hilt is more Visayan, so perhaps cross cultural stuff is going on here.