Blade: 456mm in length and 38mm at widest point Hilt: 145mm in length and 82mm at widest point Scabbard: 491mm in length and 51mm at widest point In several areas of the hilt and scabbard it appears to have woven grass or reeds into intricate patterns. Details: SCABBARD - There is a carving of what appears to be either a dragon or a serpent, riding on what looks like water or the wind.There is also a carving of a mask and another that is shaped like an archery bow or possibly a pair of wings. There is one more carving which I think resembles an hourglass or possibly a compass. HILT - The entire hilt itself appears to be a carving of a horse or an animal similar to that form, it has no eyes but more carvings found on its head(these are hard to describe). It seems to be made of the same wood as the scabbard. BLADE - It's a rather small blade to be that of a machete. It could be made of either steel or iron.
Description
Category
Other
Medium
Steel/Iron
Wood(not sure what kind
Wood(not sure what kind
Distinguishing marks
Mentioned above
Size and dimensions of this item
Mentioned above
Date Period
Not sure
Weight
Not sure
History
Inherited from brother 2 years ago, I'm not sure how long he had it. Before that I don't know where it came from.
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
No
Re: Old Machete
Hi might be a moro kampilan. Mabye the blade is older than every thing else. Just a guess
Re: Old Machete
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kampilan_moro_parts_components.jpg
does it look like the helt is gone? or the tip is boken? compair the picture in the link. the blue stuff on handle what does it feel like? (Plastic, rubber) looks like a repair of the cord?
Re: Old Machete
Or mabye a Dayak Mandau. Id say the blades old and it was re done for tourists