A Luzon bowie style knife for comment

Ian · 26th April 2026, 02:28 PM

Hi Detlef,

Nice clipped-point knife with small ricasso. I suspect this is from the Spanish Colonial period, maybe last quarter of 19th C. Most likely from Luzon, with the full-length tang peined over a small ball pommel. Probably made locally, in or around Manila. I don't see any distinguishing features that would pinpoint its site of manufacture more precisely. Maybe some of our Filipino members can give you a more accurate answer.

Nice knife. Congratulations!

Regards, Ian.

26th April 2026, 02:28 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,736	Hi Detlef, Nice clipped-point knife with small ricasso. I suspect this is from the Spanish Colonial period, maybe last quarter of 19th C. Most likely from Luzon, with the full-length tang peined over a small ball pommel. Probably made locally, in or around Manila. I don't see any distinguishing features that would pinpoint its site of manufacture more precisely. Maybe some of our Filipino members can give you a more accurate answer. Nice knife. Congratulations! Regards, Ian.