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Post by markus313 on Jun 27, 2019 19:31:55 GMT
I must tell you again I’m sooo happy those Swiss swords ended up with you, someone who can truly appreciate them. I also greatly enjoy your write-ups, thank you and all the best wishes from Germany.
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Post by pellius on Jun 27, 2019 21:24:50 GMT
markus313 - Thank you.
I have enjoyed them immensely, and I hope to continue to do so for a long time. I do feel privileged to be the current caretaker of these swords. With some work and a bit of luck, perhaps my son - and maybe even his children - will feel the same, and safeguard these pieces for another good stretch of history. That's one of the great joys of this hobby; looking back into history and then forward into the future.
Also, thank you very kindly for being a trustworthy sword source over on the "Old World" mainland. I appreciate it.
Cheers.
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Post by markus313 on Jun 27, 2019 21:54:11 GMT
Pellius, I feel truly honored. The pleasure is all mine. I enjoy reading this immensely. Thank you, and all the best to your family.
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Post by pellius on Jun 29, 2019 16:29:47 GMT
The very same to you and yours.
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Post by pellius on Aug 9, 2019 20:12:23 GMT
Austrian Model 1904 Cavalry Officer Saber
Here’s another installment of a few mostly pointless and meandering thoughts with a few photos thrown in.
This particular sword is a bit unusual for my collection. It hangs out with the antique sword clique, but it seems a bit dainty when shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of the French m1822 LC or even the Swiss m1896. Yet, to be so petite, it is a true space hog in the weapons locker. No matter how I pack the safe, that little rascal finds a way to be on a hypotenuse. It gets away with such shenanigans by relying on its charm and good looks. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
Like the large majority of my sword family, this m1904 was adopted into our forever home from an SBG forumite foster-caregiver. It was one of the earlier acquisitions of my antiquing endeavors, and taught me a fair amount about what was important to me in a sword.
As always, I have no military sword training, so my appreciation is distinctly from a civilian enthusiast perspective. Free internet information about Austrian military swords tends to be kinda rare and a bit vague. More information and correction is, as always, warmly invited.
I think that this particular example is not a parade or dress sword. It is kinda small, though, especially for a cavalry sword, and both the hilt and the blade are pretty shiny.
In person, the sword is not quite as maxi-chrome as office lighting and an iPhone camera make them appear in these unboxing photos.
I think they are nickel plated rather than being stainless steel. There is evidence of a small amount long-stabilized rust pitting on the blade. However, there is no patination at all. So, I’m not sure. To me, the blade looks as if it were re-plated. Also, someone has done a decent job of sharpening it.
The details on the hilt bowl seem too sharp to have been re-plated. There is very minor patination at the edges of the bowl perforations. An interesting symbol can be found on the pommel nut/peen cap. I didn’t happen to take a good photo of it, but it ads a little character, and possibly some identifying information.
There are no surviving marks on the ricasso, and no inspection or armory marks to be found. So, maybe a parade sword after all.
The grip material is a ray skin rather than sharkskin shagreen, and the wire wrap is a single strand of double-twist wire. I have found ads for m1904’s online that had the triple-wire bound sharkskin, leading me to think this is at best a later example. The ray skin of this example feels very rough and grippy. If it’s imitation, it’s a cut above the common cheap plastic stuff. To me, it appears someone re-dyed the grip with the intention of polishing out the high spots of the grip wire, and just kinda quit early. All that said, the overall appearance is very pleasing to my eye, and the hilt is tight and very firm to the blade. The ferrule is slightly loose, though. It does not interfere in the handling of the sword at all, but is vexing enough to assure me that I have not strayed beyond my budget-minded boundaries.
According to the Internet, the m1904 came in a blue-blazin’ bajillion variations. They have also been around for a long time, with new stainless models still available at WKC:
www.wkc-shop.de/en/ceremonial-swords-accessories-country/austria/austria-cavalry-officer-sword-scabbard-heavy-edition
Some even had fullered blades. Obviously not mine, though. It turns out I really like fullered blades... Regardless, this one is sharp and pointy, and is wicked fast with fantastic point control. Parade sword or not, this sword could ruin someone’s morning in a hurry.
The scabbard also seems to be re-plated. There are a few very minor dings that have that smeared and filled-in look to them. The saddle hook and rigid single ring seem ubiquitous among my anecdotal Internet browsings.
The scabbard drag takes an attractive form that seems specifically designed to not be dragged; more of a slipper than a boot. There seems to have been a bit of rust pitting here, too, that has been filled in and glossed over by re-plating. That later plating is now a bit scuffed up, but thankfully not rusting.
The scabbard fits the sword very nicely if not snugly. At first, I thought the scabbard mouth parts and liners were just missing. However, a lot of m1904 ads note the same condition. Also, the intact hilt washer fits the current scabbard perfectly, and I do not see any actual indication of missing parts. So, maybe this is just the way this one was made. Not really sure.
Overall, this is a nice sword that is quite attractive and in very good shape. It’s hard to say how old it actually is. Even if it turns out to be a modern version, it is a well made one. Compared to the smattering of other cavalry sabers I have handled, this one borders on dainty. It looks good and it’s fun to handle, but my hand generally prefers a more serious and substantial sword. Nonetheless, this sparkly little speed demon is most definitely a live blade deserving of respect as a deadly weapon.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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Post by pellius on Aug 21, 2019 21:39:51 GMT
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Post by pellius on Aug 30, 2019 21:16:54 GMT
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Post by pellius on Nov 19, 2019 16:23:59 GMT
Argentine Model 1898 Cavalry Trooper's Saber
 No lesser swordsman than Dave Kelly publicly anointed the Argentine m1898 Cav Trooper as one of the best handling pipe-backs available. Instead of spending decades learning swordsmanship and fencing, and eschewing years of obtaining and handling countless antiques, I opted to simply take his word for it. He climbed the mountain; cut and marked the trail. So I was able to take stairs. Okay, the elevator. Anyway, I sought out an m1898 so that I might feel the weight and balance of the Touchstone itself.  This was my third pipe-back sword. My first was a pretty Argentine m1904 Cavalry Officer that seemed too delicate and self-absorbed to deign to engage in anything resembling combat. My second was a Swiss m1875 Cavalry Officer with which I have yet woefully neglected to spend sufficient quality time to build a personal relationship. Based on this scant experience, I formed my firm and condescending opinion that pipe-back blades just weren't my thing. However, when one of the (purportedly) finest-handling swords in its class happens to also be one of the more affordable and attractive antique models on the market, I added it to my wish list. While unmolested examples may bubble up from time-to-time, they, like so many "commonly available" swords, all stealthily fled to the hinterlands to gather and mock me when I decided I really wanted one. When I finally found this one available, I jumped at the chance to acquire it. It thankfully managed to avoid the brutal defacing that was Argentina's decommissioning process.  It arrived quickly and without drama, seeming happy enough to leave the wild to join our forever home for swords. I must say that the sword looks very nice in person. Though over one hundred years old, the design seems like something that might be built today. The lines and proportions are quite pleasing to my eye. The basket design seems functional and attractive. The grip is very solid and "grippy," and is made of a sophisticated-looking material that seems right at home in the Information Age.  I have not had time to examine the sword closely, but it really seems to be in like-new condition. The yellow on the blade is a light grease, possibly from the factory. There are a few dark flecks that the grease seems to have trapped, but the blade itself is very clean; possibly flawless. The hilt seems to have a light varnish on it, giving a bit of a yellowish tint. I'm not sure it is flawless, but it is in excellent shape.  The feel really is quite nice, at least to my untrained hand. It is fast and snappy, and conveys a confident substantial presence. Comparing them side-by-side, I still like the feel and reach of my French m1822 HC Officer slightly better. That may just be the neophyte in me talking, though.  I personally like the sultry curves and meaningful proportions of a serious cut-and-thrust cavalry sword. This saber nails the look in profile. While I still prefer a fullered blade, this is a pretty sweet pipe-back. If an intact example pops up, my recommendation is to grab it right away! Now that I finally have one, there should be a global tsunami of beautiful and underpriced 1898's flooding the market for a while. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Addendum: According to Pino, these sabers have yet to be retired. I don’t know if they are made of stainless nowadays (like the current in-service Austrian m1904). Either way, that still makes me hopeful that civilian access to newer VG+ examples of these sweet sweet sabers will continue into the future. 😊 sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/60325/quick-question-argentine-m1898-trooper
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Post by markus313 on Nov 20, 2019 18:59:27 GMT
A beautiful sword. Thanks for sharing those great pics and your well-written thoughts.
...The 1904, also, fantastic. You have an admirable collection.
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Post by pellius on Nov 20, 2019 22:06:22 GMT
markus313 - thank you very kindly.
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Post by pellius on Feb 1, 2020 20:16:35 GMT
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Post by pellius on Feb 1, 2020 23:42:10 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 28, 2020 3:13:16 GMT
 Edit June 30, 2020 A kind and seemingly very knowledgeable person on FB provided me his opinion that the quill back is the m1867 infantry officer version, and the fullered blade is the m1867 cavalry version. He provided reference to a publication and photos of the relevant pages. I shared those with SBG here: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/39619/swiss-m1875-cavalry-officers-sabre
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Post by pellius on Apr 29, 2020 6:34:54 GMT
Belgian Model 1802 Montmorency Cavalry Saber
As of the writing of this article, the ‘Rona Virus has prompted much of the world to go into semi-voluntary home isolation for the last few weeks. Consequently, this article may be longer, more self indulgent, more rambling, and maybe a bit more surly than usual. Sorry 'bout that.
TLDR: this is an awesome sword.
It turns out I really enjoy hanging out and talking about swords and sharing information with other sword enthusiasts. And, of course, I like actually owning swords. In many ways, I imagine this is a golden era for the hobby, as the internet has made information and various swords themselves relatively easily available from many corners of the world.
When I was a youth in the 1980’s, I really liked the idea and mystique of swords, but in my rural Florida environment, only the grossly overpriced 440 stainless mall katana were around, and even those were well out of my financial reach. It was something like 30 years later when I got my first sword (a liuyedao). By then, the Internet had opened access to relatively cheap swords sporting good quality steel and materials in an attractive well constructed package.
It also opened up access to information, and provided a venue for total noobs such as myself to talk with seriously knowledgable folks with decades of experience, training, and research under their belt. This article is a bit different than those I have posted previously. It goes into my newly acquired m1802 saber, the poking around I did to learn about it, and the (brief non-academic) analytical process I used to arrive at my conclusions. As always, I may be entirely wrong. I’m just a hobbyist.
As I have stated previously, my favorite swords in my collection are the French model 1822 cavalry saber family, including the model 1829 horse artillery saber. These are serious, widely respected war fighting swords employed by a (the) preeminent European land military force of the early Nineteenth Century. These swords came just after the Napoleonic Era, so they are slightly younger and muuuuuch less expensive than the famous - and stunningly gorgeous - French AN X# sabers. Since my sword hobby fund exists within pretty tight boundaries, highfalutin prestige sabers are just not in the cards for me. But the 1822’s are just within my reach, and they have an elegant dignity all their own.
When I saw this particular m1802 saber go up in the SBG classifieds, I had never heard of the model. Apparently no one else had, either, because it was quite affordable. Awesome! Moreover, the seller, a very well respected and exceptionally knowledgable forumite, indicated that it had excellent handling. Sweet! Of course, such a rationale was entirely a construction of personal history revisionism.
This saber was beautiful. I was smitten. I bought it!
So, no one would ever (ever) mistake this for an AN X#. Fine. But to my eye, the sultry curves and svelte guard gave the sword an athletic elegance all its own.
Now that I have it in hand, I am thrilled with my purchase, and very pleased to own it. It turns out that photos and descriptions truly do not do this sword justice.
To me, the sword handles with confidence, authority, and precision. I wouldn’t go so far as to call it nimble - it is a cav trooper sword, after all. Nonetheless, there is nothing clumsy or vague in its demeanor.
The single fuller is almost as broad as the blade, beginning right at the spine. It gives a clean look that reminds me of the AN XI and the m1929 Art’y. The steel has a nice white color, and is free from pitting or rust. I may actually try to clean this blade to its youthful glory.
The sword has the typical non-linear distal taper, with an aggressive taper at the forte, then linear to the foible where it slims down to cut and thrust seriousness.
The fuller termination is crisp and well executed. It thankfully lacks any deep gouges from being field polished with sand or, worse, a power tool.
The curve of the blade is modest, keeping the point relatively close to the centerline of the wrist. If one were to clip the point, it would be almost in line with the wrist.
The forward vibration node is right at the fuller termination.
This sword bears the maker’s mark of A&FCS: Abraham & Franz Carl Schimmelbusch, 1839-1857, Solingen, Prussia. I have found no other marks or stamps anywhere on the sword or scabbard. Seems a bit odd for a trooper saber.
The hilt is missing its washer. Nonetheless, there is only the very slightest hilt-to-blade tic; almost undetectable.
The grip leather is a little rough, but intact.
It seems that this sword had its outer bar repaired at some time in the past. The repair looks old/historical to me.
I may be mistaken, as the sword blade seems to be undamaged and unsharpened. Neither the blade nor the hilt seem to have nicks or dings that would indicate use in anger. Maybe a trooper just fell on it or something. Don’t know.
The back strap and ferule are not checkered, giving a graceful curve that accents the smooth polished brass surfaces. The hilt is short enough that the thumb naturally rests on the quillon, which is curved to accommodate that use.
The cross guard lacks the large protective plate of the later m1822 design, though it does have a thumb guard tab. While this probably leaves the hand more exposed, it sure is pretty.
There is a single dent in the scabbard. Because of the way the blackening has worn off the surface, the dent is very noticeable. However, it really isn’t very deep. I’m considering polishing the rest of the blackening off, which would really minimize the dent and make the scabbard look a lot less like it spent several decades stored in a leaky attic.
Okay, so this next part is the reason I talked earlier about my personal history with swords and how it is almost entirely shaped by free information from the Internet. It turns out that sometimes the Internet provides information that is not entirely clear and consistent. That can be a problem for a guy like me whose entire knowledge base comes from 1) looking at the actual swords in my collection; and 2) looking at stuff on the Internet. No books. No inspections of museum collections. Just the Internet.
In this case, figuring out what sword I have is kinda like trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle that is missing a few pieces. And the company that made the puzzle made other puzzles, but decided to increase profits by cutting all their jigsaw puzzles into the exact same pattern of pieces, and only changing the photo printed on each puzzle. Just because you fit a few pieces together perfectly does not necessarily mean you get a more accurate picture.
I think the sword I have is best described as a Belgian m1802 Light Cavalry Saber.
The peen is a little rough, but does not seem to have been molested.
According to Uhlan (link below), the distinguishing feature between a Dutch 1814 and a Belgian m1802 is the scabbard suspension ring mount. The sabers themselves are indistinguishable. [see Edit, below] Of course, Uhlan was discussing the officer version, not the trooper version which mine is. Uhlan did make an oblique reference to the trooper version, though.
My sword’s scabbard has pylon type ring mounts rather than the pierced sphere style, indicating it is of the Belgian variety. Probably. Maybe.
If mine is really of the Dutch variety, it would be the Dutch m1814 No. 3 Light Cavalry Saber. [see Edit, below]
According to a link provided by Uhlan (also linked below), the sabers were indeed eventually issued to the train regiments, but unaltered. In 1884, the scabbard was changed again, but the saber was not modified. Apparently.
Uhlan’s assertions seem supported by the few photos I was able to find (links below), wherein the Dutch m1814 and the Belgian m1802 sabers looked identical as far as I could tell. [see Edit, below]
Apparently, the Belgians, upon becoming independent of the Dutch in 1830, kept their Dutch m1814 sabers but simply renamed them m1802’s. (So the newly minted Belgians started calling their m1814's m1802's in 1830.) The history there is a bit muddy to me, but there is some discussion in the links below.
That's really all I was able to find. I was not able to find any information indicating that any of these models were systematically rehilted. Just renamed. That doesn't really prove anything, but it is the information I have at the moment. As always, more information and correction is warmly invited.
In summary, I would gladly recommend this sword to anyone who is into Euro cavalry sabers. It is a joy to handle, and very easy on the eyes. The Dutch had faded from prominence on the world stage by the time of this saber’s creation, so it doesn’t seem to have a prominent place in history. Nonetheless, it is a high quality saber from the zenith of the Age of Swords. And they are obtainable for casual enthusiasts like me. They may not be super common, but they apparently pop up from time to time. If you see one, grab it!
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
*****
Edit March 26, 2021
After a bit of poking around on the internet, a kind and knowledgeable person in the Netherlands pointed out to me that the Dutch m1814 #3 features a blade that is more broad and more deeply curved than the Belgian m1802. No scholarly work was cited to me, but the differences were pretty clear when viewing photos of the two models one after the other.
So, my saber is indeed a Belgian.
When I get a chance, I may go back thru the rambling mess above and cut out all the misinformation I can find.
(Also, the world is still in not-so-voluntary home isolation.)
*****
Dutch and Belgian light and heavy cavalry sabers:
sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/53996/dutch-m1814-light-cavalry-officers
www.abl1914.be/sabelTrein1802/sabelTrein1802.htm
swordsdb.com/SwordsDB_Cavalry_Sabers.php
sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/54918/dutch-belgian-
www.antique-swords.com/AD41-Dutch-M1814-Cuirassier-Heavy-Cavalry-Troopers.html
www.edgedweapons.nl/en/swords-for-sale/netherlands/dutch-light-cavalry-m-1814-officers-sword-jp75-111-detail
www.smallwebs.com/Swords/#Dutch%201813%20Light%20Cavalry%20Saber
Regarding maker A&FCS:
collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-20488.html
myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.19801.html
History according to Wiki:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Belgium
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Netherlands
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_era
The jigsaw puzzle artist:
www.google.com/amp/s/twistedsifter.com/2018/11/jigsaw-puzzle-mashups-by-tim-klein/amp/
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Post by pellius on Nov 4, 2020 4:35:28 GMT
Zombie Tools Hooligan- and - Swedish Model 1848 Infantry/Pioneer Faskinkniv ZT Hooligan Swedish m1848 FaskinknivThis is just kind of a stream of consciousness post in the spirit of sharing during dark times. I'll get actual reviews and impressions together at some point. Maybe even a compare/contrast. This post, though, is basically just illustrated drivel. You are warned; sorry, no apologies. So, in the midst of momentous global, national, and personal current events - many of which seem to be kinda downers - I found one warm ray of glowing light in which to bask. It may be so meager as to fit comfortably in my palm, but I'm gonna grab as many lonely lovely little photons as I can, and share a few with you guys.  As I am overly fond of saying, I stay in the budget-minded end of the sword hobby. Apparently, there are only so many really awesome blades to be had way up here in the cheap seats. Of the ones that exist, I'm grateful to have owned a decent number of them. A few, though, are kinda rare, even if not all that expensive.  A few of these rarer arms have recently trickled onto the market. And not on on slippery internet auction sites in far-away lands, but offered for straight-up old-fashioned cash-for-steel trade (this.. this is the ray of... bah, forget it. I'll try to think of a better metaphor and edit it in later).  Early in my collecting days, I had a pretty strict budget. The sword world was still new to me, and the options and possibilities seemed endless. With so many choices and so little experience, it was easy to dismiss various expensive swords for other cheaper ones. This worked just fine, and was quite the joyful experience.  What blissful me didn't know was that production swords have a tendency to go out of production. Which brings me along to the Zombie Tools Hooligan. When I saw this thing online, I thought it was absolutely awesome. But the ZT aesthetic wasn't exactly my favorite, and the Hooligan was just a bit above my price ceiling. When I discovered the Hooligan had been retired, I learned too late that, while swords I like are plentiful, THE sword I LIKE - the one that unexpectedly checked all my boxes - could be a semprini-semprini-ing semprini-of-a-semprini-otch to lay hands on.  Yeah. No one wanted to sell their ZT Hooligan. No. One. Not. For. Years.  Oh well a touch of grey kinda suits me anyway.. I kinda moved on, and was happily progressing through the hobby like most casual players do. My interests shifted toward antiques, particularly 18-19th Century Euro military sabers. Lots to learn about and many reasonably priced models to choose from. About a year after Hooligan broke my heart, likehotbutter posted a very nice thread about a new sword he had acquired - a Swedish model 1842/47 cavalry saber. It was a large half-leaf-bladed saber that was straight out of a Tolkien-esque elven forge. Very nice!  Likehotbutter gave a nice writeup of the saber and its context in military history. There were several swords of the same theme produced for Sweden at the time. What really caught my eye was the infantry briquet - the model 1848 Faskinkniv (fascine knife).  Similar to the Hooligan in its vivacious curves and sultry athletic build, it sidled up to my imagination and made itself right at home.  Obviously, I wanted one. Here was a genuine war fighting short sword that fit nicely into my current collection, with all my favorite visual cues. A real-life fantasy sword.  Hahaha. It turns out these things don't come up for sale very often either. And they are spendy for what they are.  So... cutting out the dull bits... two years passed. Drama ramped up: economic catastrophe, pandemic, dogs and cats living together..mass hysteria.  And lo! Within a week, first a Faskinkniv popped up for sale on the internet from somewhere near Budapest; then a Hooligan appeared near Buffalo, New York. Due to the aforementioned drama, and the fact that I had just finally found another long-sought "common" sword (Fr. 1822 HC Trooper), my hobby funds were kaput. I had to re-home a couple of old friends to make the finances work - something I had promised not to do again. Sigh. Still, I would finally have my long-sought prizes. And so it was. A bit of good fortune to light an otherwise bleak time in history. Cheers. sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/54394/swedish-m1842-47-pallasch
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Post by pellius on Nov 4, 2020 4:52:24 GMT
Man, if I could add background music, this would basically be a MySpace page.
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Post by pellius on Nov 16, 2020 22:02:10 GMT
Filipino Palang
*trying to resist "Get to the choppah!" but failing*
My newest item is humble but interesting.
Coming at a time when hobby funds are low and holiday shopping is around the corner, this little guy popped up on a domestic dealer site, and it just kinda spoke to me. After acquiring a super-cool Swedish fascine knife and a ZT Hooligan recently, I seem to have gone on a short-sword heavy chopper kick lately. That's nice, because they are way less spendy than cavalry sabers.
The grip and guard are comfortable and ergonomic, despite appearances. The quillon is a nice touch.
Despite its compact size at 17" overall, this palang has quite a presence with a solid cast iron hilt and a robust 12 1/4" blade. It is very manageable owing to its broad blade being easily balanced by the heavy hilt, and the strong distal taper makes it precise and confident in the hand. While maneuverable, it hits with a lot of force. During a chop, the overall weight and rotating heavy hilt really drives the blade forward with power. I would imagine it is quite the handy heavy jungle/woods chopper, but it is really nothing like a machete. While great for making camp, clearing brush would wear me out fast.
Curvy. Mmmmmmm...
I have no personal knowledge regarding Filipino knives and swords other than smatterings of anecdotal internet info. My palang's blade is marked Apalit. Apparently, that is a city in Pampanga, Philippines, that was once a prominent sword making center. I've found hints that the local economy has moved on to other endeavors, but details are sketchy.
"Apalit," plus some other stuff. The stamp a bit worn, but is clean with sharp definition.
My quick internet search only turned up one other similar sword/knife:
atkinson-swords.com/collection-by-region/south-east-asia/philippines/luzon/apalit-palang/
My palang may have been made as a tourist souvenir like so many novel SE Asian swords that find their way to the East Coast. Even so, it seems to have been built to be put to serious bush craft.
Despite appearances, there is no ridge line. The transition is super smooth. The bright line is from surface wear, not machining.
The photos imply that the blade has slab sides with a ridge line defining the boundary of the cutting edge. It doesn't. The entire length of the blade, including the upturned distal cutting edge, has a smooth, non-linear (i.e., with "niku") tapering cross section right down to the appleseed cutting edge. This gives the blade geometry a surprising complexity, as it cleanly tapers in two planes (vertically and distally). Though there are no signs of it having ever been field sharpened, it is nonetheless easily paper-cutting sharp.
Strong distal taper. Most excellent.
In summary, I really like this knife. Though perhaps not all that glamorous, it is an interesting and well crafted piece that fits nicely into my collection.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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Post by bas on Nov 17, 2020 2:11:09 GMT
Thanks for sharing with us, that's an interesting looking tool. It looks super useful for around the garden or when camping.
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Post by pellius on Nov 17, 2020 12:21:48 GMT
I’m looking forward to trying it out. It should be quite effective.
My guess is that this knife has a glued-in stick tang; apparently standard for Filipino swords. Hopefully it won’t fall apart during use. If it does, I’ll try to rough up the tang and epoxy it all back together.
Whatever happens, I’ll post results.
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Post by bas on Nov 17, 2020 20:58:57 GMT
I use a (new) kukuri that a friend brought back from Nepal several years ago for garden and camping chores. It's been super effective, good combination of a hatchet and a knife. I suspect your knife there will the same.
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