A broad 13¼-inch leaf-shaped blade gives this hand-forged Filipino piece a substantial presence in a compact format. It weighs 1.46 lb without the scabbard, with a ¼-inch blade thickness near the handle.
The warm wood scabbard features a raised medallion, a carved outline around the opening and an upturned, shaped tip. Dark cord wrapping and gold-colored fittings contrast with the wood hilt. Look closely at the medallion's surface detail and the grain around it: these are the features that give this numbered piece its individual character.
Hand-forged using traditional methods in the southern Philippines, this full-tang piece comes from the Moro blade traditions of Mindanao.
Details & Measurements
- Construction: Full tang
- Blade length: 13 1/4 in
- Length without scabbard: 20 in
- Grip length: 4 1/4 in
- Handle length: 6 7/8 in
- Blade thickness near handle: 1/4 in
- Weight without scabbard: 1.46 lb
- Length with scabbard: 21 1/4 in
- Scabbard length: 15 3/4 in
- Weight with scabbard: 1.94 lb
Your numbered piece: You receive item 0019 and the wood scabbard shown in these photographs, not a representative sample. Explore the close-ups for the wood grain, decorative details and blade finish, including any individual surface marks.