Philippines damascus taliban
length: 18"
Talibon knife from the Philippines with fine-textured, lineal laminated
steel blade (usually referred to as damascus steel, watered steel, or pamor
steel). The blade has an excellent hard-spring temper, very stiff, but
flexible as well. Blade is from the late 1800's. Scabbard and grip are not
original to the blade - the scabbard is a circa 1900 tourist sheath
obviously made to attract American purchasers during the Philippine and
Spanish/Aerican Wars. The grip is a modern replacement in the traditional
style. Asians traditionally consider the blade to be the weapon, all other
parts are just weapion "dress". Damaged handles and scabbards are routinely
replaced, and this practice continues with current Asian collectors.
blade: 13 3/4"
blade width: 1 1/4" max
grip: 4 3/4"
weight: 9 oz
06/17/02