Blade Culture International
BLADE: 5160 Carbon steel, a set weapon ( a sword and a knife blade) selective tempered to its applicable hardness for the sword (machete hardness)and knife ( for utility knife hardness) , grooves signifies the “BATEK/BATIK”(ancient marks/Tatoos Of Maharlikan(filipino) Warrior.
HANDLE: beautifully hand curved ” Kamagong” or ebony with good grip design to hold hand comfortably. Fittings in Brass parts SHEATH: Mahogany, Kiln and cured to aged; Natural finish to show wood grain and authenticity and uniqueness of each piece. beautifully hand curved with rattan wrap in each scabbard partition to ensure and prevent the scabbard to split. |
ESPADA Y DAGA
This blade is commonly called buneng ken kutsilyo(sword and knife) usually used for “pangkayas” (for scrapping ) in the Ilocos region; its smaller width and tapering blade shape releases vibration after impact on wood (for example, bamboo). The influence in design of Spain’s Espada Ancha is evident on overall look of the blade. The use of this blade in martial arts is traced to the movements of the European fencing that the Spaniards called “Escrima”. The Filipinos’ study of the offensive movements evolved sword-and-knife techniques for fighting systems called Arnis and Eskrima in long, middle, and long range encounters. $ 358.00 |
Blade Length :60.325 cm
Handle Length :14.605 cm Overall Length :74.93 cm |
KRIS B
Just like Kris A, Kris B is also a common sword in Mindanao and used by the Tausug, Samal and Yakan warriors. It is probably more common in the 18th century and has the most waves . Kris B is usually worned by one with authority. This wavy Kris from the Sulu Archipelago is similar to the Bornean Keris. $ 320.00 |
Blade Length :52.07 cm
Handle Length :36.195 cm Overall Length :88.265 cm |
PANABAS
“Tool for shaving-off” inTagalog is “panabas” or “pantabas”. Traditionally used as an agricultural tool by the 19th century Moro tribes of Mindanao, the Panabas is a single-edged sword and is shaped like a long-handled Kukri. Its overall length could range from 2-4 feet. It is efficient at cutting in half; in fact it had a place in the battlefields against invaders. The Panabas can be used either as a single-handed or double-handed implement. Price $314.00 |
BLADE: 5160 Carbon steel, selective tempered for machete hardness, grooves signifies the “BATEK/BATIK”(ancient marks/Tatoos Of Maharlikan(filipino) Warrior in Mindanao.
HANDLE: beautifully hand curved alloy pommel with “Lanote/Lanite”( An ancient wood usually use for “bakya”(sandal) or “Sandok” (laddle) due to its malleable characteristic to wit stand various climatic condition. A good grip design to hold hand comfortably. Fittings in “Manal”(Chromium steel) and alloy parts SHEATH: Mahogany, Kiln and cured to aged; Natural finish to show wood grain and authenticity and uniqueness of each piece. beautifully hand curved with “Batek” warrior pattern of the Mindanaoan and a waving rattan to prevent sheath”Sakluban/Kaluban” from splitting . |
BARONG
A large barong from the late 19th to early 20th century and known to be a ceremonial and dress sword. Sports a bird’s comb (like what is on top of a rooster’s head) usually called as “Kakkatoo”. this barong is a battle ready sword not meant for ceremonial purposes only but with its balance and sharpness it will mean functionality in combat for cut and trust and unbelievably very good in its size either largo or close quarter. As for farm implement and utilities this barong’s function as a machete that is very effective in jungle clearing for bushes. Price: $ 308.00 |
Blade Length :64.135 cm
Handle Length :27.305 cm Overall Length :91.44 cm |
Kampilan Sword
$ 320.00 |
BLADE: 5160 Carbon steel, selective tempered for machete hardness, grooves signifies the “BATEK/BATIK”(ancient marks/Tatoos Of Maharlikan(filipino) Warrior.
HANDLE: beautifully hand curved ” Kamagong” or ebony with good grip design to hold hand comfortably. Fittings in Brass parts SHEATH: Mahogany, Kiln and cured to aged; Natural finish to show wood grain and authenticity and uniqueness of each piece. beautifully hand curved with “Batek” warrior pattern and a waved rattan to prevent the scabbard from splitting .Built with clips to ensure safety and quick draw of blade, it also serve as a belt loop for the sword. This unique design is a signature product of the bago tribe in the northern Philippines |
DUNGON BOLO
The Dungon Bolo is named after a place in Northern Luzon between La Union, Benguet, and Pangasinan where Bago tribes had its own blacksmithing industry also. This blade is distinguishable by the fittings in the handle, usually cast in aluminum alloys and the centered grip made of exotic woods like ad-daan , ipil-ipil, or kamagong. The Dungon Bolo is usually designed as common Katipunan bolos, pointed and with belly. Other names used in the north are “Natirad” , “Pimmagay”, and “Dahong Palay”. Price: $ 308.00 |
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CLASSIC KERAMBIT
Price: $ 190.00 |