Filipino Sundang

[motorcarrier]

I hesitate including these somewhat primitive blades in a forum containing such works of art but I believe that handmade indigenous knives might be of interest to members. These are a style of blade called sundangs and are made for uses where machetes would be used in the new world. I've watched these blades being made on the islands of Cebu and Bohol and always pick up a couple whenever I'm there. Hope you enjoy the photos.

Bohol made sundang with water buffalo (carabao) horn handle and an automobile leaf spring

These next three are made by Jun Silva in Cebu

This Bohol knife maker is making an all-purpose blade locally called a bolo, used for digging and general work. He's sporting an Atlanta Braves t-shirt and open toe safety shoes

 

[kuyaw]

I love my sundang ^_^

 

[kuyaw]

I love my sundang ^_^

sorry double post..

 

[raylaconico]

Blades made for work, I love it!

I also wear open toe safety shoes when it's warm!

 

[Storm Crow]

I like seeing them. Southeast Asian choppers influence my work.

 

[felizalde55]

I like those blades, safety shoes and half trouser, just one leg...