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Sword Identification???
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 9:20 pm
by 1967redrider
Anyone have a guess as to who made this sword, where it was made or when? Posting for a friend, sorry for his not so clear cellphone pictures. He says it's 16" overall and has a really unique hilt. No markings that he mentioned. All replies are greatly appreciated.
Re: Sword Identification???
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 10:28 pm
by Dinadan
I would say it was made in the Phillippines, sometime in the last century. I am no expert!
Re: Sword Identification???
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 2:51 am
by 1967redrider
That's a start, thanks, Mel!
-John
Re: Sword Identification???
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 1:48 pm
by 1967redrider
Mel, because ot the detail of the hilt you think it's 1900s or 1800s?
Thanks for your reply.
John
Re: Sword Identification???
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 4:27 pm
by Dinadan
John - I just think the way the blade widens and the detailing as it joins the hilt looks Philippine to me. Here is a photo of a currently made sword for sale by
https://www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/
I said last century because it does not look new but not really old either.
Re: Sword Identification???
Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 6:59 pm
by knife7knut
Most of the keris I have seen have a wavy blade and are relatively soft. The handles are usually of pistol grip shape. Almost impossible to date within a couple hundred years. Looks like a nice straight one though.A guess: Sometime after 1900.
Re: Sword Identification???
Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 2:30 am
by 1967redrider
