Filipino blade collectors hold a sharp and tangible legacy to be used, treasured, and preserved. FIGURE 9. Modern-made blades, from top to bottom: ...

My profuse thanks goes to aforementioned blade experts, mentors, friends, fellow collectors, and subject matter consultants; to Randy Salazar (head honcho of Filipino Traditional Blades research ...

The talibung is rather common on the Philippine island of Panay, and has been used by jungle fighters since the time of Lapu-Lapu and probably immemorial too. When the Japanese occupied our sun-kissed ...

Filipino martial arts are the blade,” he added. Ladra is a “Tuhon,” or master, in kali. For decades he practiced taekwondo in Maryland, helping run dozens of schools across the country.

Balisong practitioners of various levels and styles gathered on August 25 in Manila to celebrate, preserve, and revive the culture and art of the Filipino handmade pocketknife. The balisong, also ...