TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com, Knife and sword durability testing in the Philippines

[Nero7302]

can everyone...can post about the batangas kris review with a carabao horn handles...

pls

[RonOrGina]

@Nero7302 All of them have carabao or Kamagong handles. Can you send me a picture of the Batangus Kris?

[nakazatoGTR]

meron ako traditional kris straight from a grave of a certain datu in the south.

[RonOrGina]

@nakazatoGTR Can you explain more what you mean here. I would appreciate anything you know about these weapons. Its hard to find true history on all of them.

[nakazatoGTR]

@RonOrGina my dad's kriss was actually recovered from a grave of a certain datu in mindanao, bought it when he went on vacation in bacolod

the blade has some evidence of pitting but not so much as to degrade and weaken the metal. he used it one day to cut off some overgrowth and accidentally cut up the metal chainfence.. sorry i have no idea of what datu, but thats what my dad says.

[RonOrGina]

@nakazatoGTR Many old Krises back in the old days were formed from the rich iron of a meteor. The way it cut through that fence, my guess is thats what it was made of. Thats a lucky find actually. You should send me pictures if you can.

[nakazatoGTR]

@nakazatoGTR i really think it was good quality metal. very very light, cut myself lotsa times simply by touching it..i'll try asking my dad for photos or raid his FB account lol. i'll see.

[nakazatoGTR]

@nakazatoGTR pm'd you, got some photo..

[copypacercopypacer]

@nakazatoGTR do you have any filipino swords from the anamist luzon and visayan regions pre hispanic times?

[nakazatoGTR]

@copypacercopypacer ahm not much from the northern areas, but since the country in pre-spanish times are pretty much under a "unique" muslim religion, then most weapons might just be similar to those from the south.

since im from the mountainous north, spears are the norm. but from the 'Cordillera' area most have their own non christian religion.

[rmakdad]

Awesome! I would like to see cuts and stabbing into flesh like pig thigh, ribs just to see how well it cuts into flesh and bone!

[RonOrGina]

@rmakdad Look how it cut through a thick lamb bone and thick meet on the Ginunting cut video. It cut through like butter and even surprised me though I showed no emotion. I have many more cut cideos coming out soon.

[nakazatoGTR]

@rmakdad PeTA'll have a field day and ask youtube to ban it.

[MSYTManagementCenter]

Ano pong klaseng bolo yung ginamit pang putol nung sanga.?? Slamat

[RonOrGina]

@MSYTManagementCenter As you can see from this video and the many other cut videos on youtube for Traditional Filipino Weapons, they do not break down easily at all in normal use. You will be able to hand these down for many generations to come.

[RonOrGina]

@MSYTManagementCenter Tulad ng makikita mo mula sa video na ito at sa marami pang ibang mga cut video sa youtube para sa Traditional Filipino Armas, hindi sila break down na madali at ang lahat sa normal na paggamit. Ikaw ay maaaring sa mga kamay down para sa maraming henerasyon na dumating.

[pcekeep]

actually we can buy these sundang, these pinuti at "kilid-kilid" (on the sidewalks) in our place. i tell you they may be not as promising but when it hits someone's limb or flesh it can cause a pretty nasty wound. i tell ya, our bolos or pinuti don' t need to be that "famed" to be effective.

[RonOrGina]

@pcekeep I understand that you can find tourist attraction type blades here and there. I have been all over the Philippines looking for blades and martial arts. I have not seen anything like these craftsman that make the TFW blades. Plus these are a blend of D2 and 5160 with other metal treatments done to them. Thats another unique feature of the TFW blades. I am making sure these blades keep their historical significance all over the world.

[pcekeep]

@RonOrGina dude... oh i see. i was kidding in my post, sorry for being negative thought some people out there was making fun of our history. its kind of an insult you know, aside from these things being referred as weapons. these knives were also known as tool and is part of our daily life as filipinos. i guess no one can beat the quality of your stuff but... yeah i guess i'll have to apologize for thinking your vid the other way around.

[RonOrGina]

@pcekeep No problem. Though in the video it is my Filipino friends. They would not be making fun of Filipinos. heheheh

Like I said, if you have weapons or info on any of the weapons, historically or otherwise, feel free to send it to me. I am still looking to dig up ancient relics and preserve the history of them to the best of my ability. :)

[RonOrGina]

By the way, if you have any pics of blades I do not have on the site send them to me along with any information on them. I would appreciate that.

[pcekeep]

@RonOrGina i'l try, however they may not look that impressive. they are just the stuff made for everyday use... like you know, gardening and etc. but still we got some blacksmiths too at home who are forging such blades. they may not be as impressive as yours though but i'll try to take a shot when i have some time.

[lastsuyan]

can u upload more of this !!!..

[jackthecrippler]

They really are some tough, extra sharp, beautiful blades... i have the ginunting, panabas, and bicuco... im looking at the balisong #1 now..

[paolothemaster]

dude, im very very interested with your sword. where can i buy these sword. do you have a store here in the philippines, if yes where in the philippines, is it in the metro manila. pls reply

paolo from manila, philippines

[RonOrGina]

Actually, I send a few to the Philippines every year. if you want to order any go to the web site mentioned in the video and e-mail me. I will make sure you get them right away. OK? Thank you for your interest in them.

[aurele007]

Whats the heat treatment done.. Whats Steel they used? after the forging thats take a stress relieve Tempering after a quenching ...in water or oil...depending of the alloys ...and after quenching another tempering to have the good mechanical propretie.... Whats the RC Hardness at the end....

[RonOrGina]

The explanation is on traditionalfilipinoweapons(dot­)com/Materials(dot)html They have been making these within their family since the days when they were needed so they know what they are doing. They are perfectly engineered to do the job for you. Once you hold one in your hand, you will see what I mean.

[styxfighter]

I have 3 of these blade I ordered off the TFW web site. Believe me they are tuff yet very light. Just like the site says they want to slash and thrust for you. These blade makers really know what they are doing. I plan on getting more to add to my collection as time goes on. They are well worth the money.