Here's some pics of some older blades(Warning, big images)

[Thunderchyld]

Well, I finally managed to get some pictures of some older blades at my parents(they'll be here once I have space for the 100's of items still stored at my parents).

I thought you guys might like to see these, and if anyone can tell me a little bit about them, that'd be appreciated.

I know that the 2 barongs are bringbacks from the Spanish American War, but have no clue about the khuk. All 3 blades are attached to their backing, and I'm not going to remove them until I'm ready to spend some time on them.

Here are the 2 barongs, with my 18" AK for size comparison

The Handle of Barong #1

The Scabbard of Barong #1

Barong #2 Handle

Barong #2 handle & Part of blade

Unknown Khuk and Scabbard

Engraving on blade

More of the blade engraving

Khuk Size Comparison

 

[stephensee]

Nice BBBiiigs pics. Thanks!

 

[Daniel Koster]

email sent...

 

[Brendan]

I have a khuk just like that - can anyone identify it !!

Brendan

 

[Federico]

Oh my god that is one of the best ivory barongs I have ever seen. It could use a little cleaning, but other than that, it is excellent. I am slightly concerned on both, about the material choices for the fittings (however since theyre dirty it could just be the lighting), but the cockatua carving is very very well done, in the classic style. Very nice pieces, worthy heirlooms indeed.

 

[JUSTRIGHT]