…..Following are some photos I came across on FMATalk showing some different Filipino blades that are housed in some museums.  I think you will enjoy taking a look at these!

Lumad
Bagobo, T’boli Tok
Mountain Province
Ibaroy axe, Kalinga axe (fourth and sixth), Bontoc axe

Bangsamoro, 19th Century or earlier
Kalis Taluseko, Kalis Tulid, Kalis Tulid, Kris Matidto, Kris Seko, Kris Seko

Bangsamoro
Padsumbalin Panabas (first and second), typical Panabas (last two), Barongs from Sulu (first, second, third, and fifth are known as Junggayan type, due to the handle design, which are most likely reserved for the Datus)

…..From personal observation a few descriptions above are off and not correct.  However these were taken from the museum itself and I reposted it here.

…..There is quite a variety of different styles of blades in the Philippines.  Many of them serve different purposes from agricultural to those made for war.  I have always appreciated the work from different pandays. (smith’s)

See You On The Mats!

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