Large Luzon sword

Northern Philippines – Luzon region – 19th century

Materials: Steel, Iron, Horn

Status: Sold

Description

A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th centuryA large and heavy sabre from the Luzon region with Spanish colonial influenced D-shaped hilt. The local term could be defined as ‘Pinuti‘ however judging the profile of the blade it certainly does not resemble a specific type commonly known among collectors today.

The hilt:
European inspired, in fact Spanish, with an iron D-shaped knucklebow ending in a protruding thumb rest. The hilt is made of carved buffalohorn with a brass ferrule and iron riveted pommel.
A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century
A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century

The blade:
A very heavy and balanced blade with razor sharp cutting edge. One side is flat, while the other side is decorated with a long stretched fuller and former brass inlay. The weight is concentrated near the tip, which makes its very well suitable for slashing. The thick spine starts flat and narrows down towards the tip.
A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th centuryA Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th centuryCondition: Excellent, some minor ware due to its age.

Dimensions:
Hilt: 15.5cm
Blade spine thickness: 6mm
Blade length: 63.3cm
Total length: 75.5cm

Provenance: French private collection, collected in the 19th century.
A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century

A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century
A Large Luzon sabre - Northern Philippines -19th century

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