sauer308 Posted September 26, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 26, 2011 Hi all, I was wondering if this has any value as a collectible It was brought back from the Philippines by an uncle who was there during WWII. The orange/yellow film is cosmoline.The scabbard is not dry rotted.The lashing seems a bit brittle. Thanks Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted September 26, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 26, 2011 Yes, there is a Value to the knife and scabbard. I can't tell what the value is, but it is history and a nice addition to someone's collection. Other may give you more along the line of $$$$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted September 26, 2011 I think it is pretty cool. But then again I like almost anything with some age and history behind it! I have not seen to many like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted September 26, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 26, 2011 I think it is pretty cool.But then again I like almost anything with some age and history behind it! Ask for some help researching it. I'm sure there ia a good history to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD MAN Posted September 26, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 26, 2011 Probably none of my business, but why would you want a $$$ value on something from a relative? Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 26, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 26, 2011 You can buy a similar Philippine Bolo Knife on ebay for about $40. By the way, the Philippines were a US territory from 1898 to 1946, so something like this that may have been carried by PI guerrillas during WWII falls under our definition of US militaria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted September 26, 2011 No problem. I cannot collect everything.Gotta make room!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted September 26, 2011 You can buy a similar Philippine Bolo Knife on ebay for about $40. By the way, the Philippines were a US territory from 1898 to 1946, so something like this that may have been carried by PI guerrillas during WWII falls under our definition of US militaria. Great! Now I know what type of knife it is! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian bacon Posted September 27, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 27, 2011 if it has provenance i would say $100 but with out it maybe $50 cheers michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted September 27, 2011 By the way, the Philippines were a US territory from 1898 to 1946, so something like this that may have been carried by PI guerrillas during WWII falls under our definition of US militaria. That is interesting as well. I love forums like these! So much great information and people willing to share it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 27, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 27, 2011 http://old.blades.free.fr/home.htm I believe these are similiar in pattern to the Barong.The scabbards are usually two piece and secured with rattan fiber rope.Most of these were made more along the souviener line for sale to soldiers and not as elaborate as the ones used by the Island natives.Still an overal useful tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted September 27, 2011 Share #12 Posted September 27, 2011 http://old.blades.free.fr/home.htm I believe these are similiar in pattern to the Barong.The scabbards are usually two piece and secured with rattan fiber rope.Most of these were made more along the souviener line for sale to soldiers and not as elaborate as the ones used by the Island natives.Still an overal useful tool A northern Phillipines talibon. There are several good internet resources for these, I hesitate to post links if it is unacceptable to share those here. Cheers GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still-A-Marine Posted September 27, 2011 Share #13 Posted September 27, 2011 A northern Phillipines talibon. There are several good internet resources for these, I hesitate to post links if it is unacceptable to share those here. Cheers GC Links are fine and appreciated. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted September 27, 2011 Links are fine and appreciated. Bill Anticipate seeing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted September 28, 2011 Share #15 Posted September 28, 2011 Anticipate seeing them! http://old.blades.free.fr/shop/div03.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted September 28, 2011 Share #16 Posted September 28, 2011 http://www.arms2armor.com/Swords/talibon.htm Chuck (one of the good guys) has one listed for sale as well. This one will list them as eastern but Talibon is actually a location as well. http://www.arscives.com/historysteel/phili...ntroduction.htm Actually, there are endless threads around on a few boards http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1348 Just searching for Talibon sword will retrieve the same results. Google images will show hundreds. Cheers GC quick edit to mention the regional differences and terminology varies a good bit but the Talibon a bit unique as belonging the Christian sect of natives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted September 28, 2011 Share #17 Posted September 28, 2011 I have a crude, likely souvenir piece that was brought back by a GI. Blade has Manila, Philippines, and 1945 in some order chiseled into it. I really need to research it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted September 28, 2011 Share #18 Posted September 28, 2011 If you guys keep this up, he's going to want to keep this bit a family history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer308 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share #19 Posted September 28, 2011 If you guys keep this up, he's going to want to keep this bit a family history. Ironic that you would think that! My wife and I were reading the responses together and she said "Oh crap,here we go again!" She thinks I have a little problem with collecting things.She may be right! :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sg Posted October 3, 2011 Share #20 Posted October 3, 2011 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sg Posted October 3, 2011 Share #21 Posted October 3, 2011 This is commonly referred to as an "island knife." They were generally hand made so finding two alike is probably pretty rare. In any case, I agree with the value at about $40.00 but as a WW2 relic brought back by a relative--it's priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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