Luzon short sword, looking for more information please

AHite · 10th February 2024, 09:13 PM

I just acquired this Filipino sword. Based on some research I believe it from Luzon. The handle is horn, and very nicely carved and polished into a fist. Brass was used to create the fingernails on the fist, as well as a ring on one of the fingers. The maker mark is CM. The green spot is verdigris, as I have not cleaned this sword yet. Unfortunately, some prior owner decided to clean up the blade with sandpaper, leaving scratches. I will try to minimize these scratches down the road. The blade length is 19 inches, with the total length around 26 inches. It has it's leather sheath, in nice condition.

I am looking for information regarding where this sword was made and possibly who made it. Any info or opinions as to the age of this sword are welcome!

10th February 2024, 09:13 PM	#1
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 45	Luzon short sword, looking for more information please I just acquired this Filipino sword. Based on some research I believe it from Luzon. The handle is horn, and very nicely carved and polished into a fist. Brass was used to create the fingernails on the fist, as well as a ring on one of the fingers. The maker mark is CM. The green spot is verdigris, as I have not cleaned this sword yet. Unfortunately, some prior owner decided to clean up the blade with sandpaper, leaving scratches. I will try to minimize these scratches down the road. The blade length is 19 inches, with the total length around 26 inches. It has it's leather sheath, in nice condition. I am looking for information regarding where this sword was made and possibly who made it. Any info or opinions as to the age of this sword are welcome! Attached Images