Filipino Sword

[migueldiaz]

That's one good looking sword, Robert

Would that be the tang protruding on the hilt's butt end? If that would be the case, then perhaps that would mean that the sword is from Luzon, like Pampanga as what Battara mentioned. The other possibility I guess is that it is from Batangas. Both provinces are just about 100 km (60 miles) from Manila -- the former is to the north, while the latter is to the south.

At the recent Macao exhibit, there's a similar sword [pic below] described as:

212. Luzon Tabak
Period : Post 1900, Katipunan Era
Hilt : Carved carabao horn in the shape of a human figural head with hat/cap. Hilt with octagonal brass ferrule and cap with peened tang construction.
Blade : Long clipped tipped blade. Typical blade shape used by Katipuneros.
Scabbard : Not available
Origin : Southern Luzon, Batangas
Overall Length : 65.2 cm [25.7"]
Blade Length : 50.2 cm [19.8"]
Handle Length : 15 cm [5.9"]
Scabbard Length : No Scabbard

[Battara]

Yes, I remember that one. I'm not sure I agree with Batangas though.

Any way, yes the Spanish did forbid points on the blade.

Also a good point Migueldiaz (every pun intended ) about the tang protrusion - it is a Luzon trait.

As far as talibon are concerned, they come from Cebu and that is farther away from the centrally controlled regions around Manila like Batangas, Pampanga, etc. Cebu is farther away from Spanish control and so is Ilocos for that matter (another source of pointed daggers). This is my thinking anyway.

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Battara

Yes, I remember that one. I'm not sure I agree with Batangas though.

Any way, yes the Spanish did forbid points on the blade.

Also a good point Migueldiaz (every pun intended ) about the tang protrusion - it is a Luzon trait ...

Thanks Battara for that comment, and I do get the point ... and I certainly always peen the points of my own views, after absorbing the tang of wisdom in the writing of all the others! [but(t) that was pun!]

[Battara]

You sure are a punny guy!

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Battara

You sure are a punny guy!

It's cool how you temper your words without quenching any of the intended meaning. I now see a pattern in your razor-sharp and incisive remarks, which I hope to bind to the hilt of my own learnings, for me to gain an edge at some point -- Or was I trying too hard?!

[Battara]

Oh no, you are doing just fine..

[migueldiaz]

ok-ir!

edit: i think it's smarter to write it this way => ok!-r