Traditional Filipino Weapons, Knives, Swords And Other Weapon Presentations...

All these weapons are made of the highest quality steel. A blend of D2 and 5160 along with some other well put together hardening processes that make these Filipino weapons 2nd to none. Go to www.Traditional... if you want to see more info on these weapons and many more. You will want to collect them all!

[@jhunalmero8891]

I love this video.... Love all the weapons here. I did not know we have so much different design weapons and it's world class. Thank you so much for making this video and supporting our weapon products because a lot of Filipinos now a days had already forgotten about this.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, our team at TFW feel we have to preserve this ancient history. A lot of history is getting lost by false information and technology. All history in all cultures need to be preserved. I feel everyone should be doing something to preserve human history for generations to come. Thank you for liking what we do. :)

[@kevintuttle7559]

Good thing i am living here in the Philippines and get my Filipino weapons from a master sword maker here for way less then you charged and each one is made from the same steal just for instance i just picked up 3 ginunting each 1 was 60 bucks usd i got 2 butterfly knife from batangus the most expensive one was 30 usd now i ask a simple question how can you charge over 200 usd for a butterfly knife that here from the Philippines where they make and sale the for 30 usd all day long i hate to say this your price are not just a little high there robbery

[@micohazakin8576]

I can’t believe kids nowadays thinks that katanas are cool and the best sword,just have some love for Filipino swords

[@RonOrGina]

I feel the same way although Japanese swords are good. I am just used to Filipino swords. The TFW web site is now a historical site where people can learn more about Filipino swords than they knew before. Please spread the link around...I would appreciate it. We want to get the word out.

[@wesleysnipes1796]

I had few of this blades back in the days. I never thought how precious they were till I migrated abroad.

[@RonOrGina]

I am glad you like them and thank you. they are definatly not fantasy blades, these are all historically accurate weapons. We have more than JUST Filipino blades not as well. All made of the same high quality steels.

[@Yhordicator]

Never heard of the "cane sword" as part of Filipino history. Also the pinote is a bit. Too large. There's No sondang, bungay and pisau??

[@RonOrGina]

@@Yhordicator I guess you have to look into the history there better. The TFW pinute is a copy of the Visayan design from a museum so I guess you have to look into that as well. People that go on to other peoples posts with no knowledge always have something to say without researching. Then they make themselves look bad. ;)

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you...I am always happy to make everyones coleection a perfect collection.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, I have seen many of these used all over the Philippines for various reasons. I saw line workers using the Garab knife. Due to the shape of that knife, I thought it was a good idea.

[@RonOrGina]

That piece of history is already explained on the TFW web site. Check it out, there is a lot of good information on there.

[@torieldreemur4639]

all the mini knives that are popular today are commonly used long ago by our filipino ancestors i remember my great grandfather always carry two smal curved knives. hes a eskrimador. we continue to train in the arts of kali and mongoose until now here in the philippines.

[@RonOrGina]

I am brining the history of your ancestors back to life. We work hard to accomplish this. Its a lot of research to get these swords historically accurate.

[@RonOrGina]

I can feel how both those swords want to do the job for me. Its amazing in how they feel.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, we will have those soon as well. Keep in touch so you know when .

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you also. I am more than happy to do this and keep it alive for generations to come.

[@RonOrGina]

You would like the TFW version. Its a work of art and its perfectly engineered. I would love to see another company go through hard wood like TFW blades do in so many KZbin video. ;)

[@catalino5304]

My granpa took home a HUGE kris as one of the spoils of war in the South. It had a t least 36" blade, about 8" handle and he said he saw one cut through an M1 Garand rifle. Wish I could have brought it here in the US when we migrated here in '82.

[@rigwarlbristleback8182]

there is also a weapon in Samar/Leyte called 'tuad' a kind of sundang(sword) exclusively used in fighting

[@RonOrGina]

I would love to see a picture of it. :)

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, they are mostly all Kamagong, some are made of other Iron woods such as adaan and gijo and others. Thank you for the compliment.

[@madein8641]

I picked up to of these sword from the pawnshop near my house the gayang and pinute they were $20 each and I didn’t know anything about them I thought they looked cool but I had just assumed they were cheesy flea market decorative swords but I was shocked to find that they are very well made and were worth a lot more then $20 dollars I guess the pawnshop didn’t know much about them ether

[@RonOrGina]

Man, thats a great find. I have found old antiques at flea markets before also. Treasures are still out there if you take the time to look. ;)

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you! I find it important to preserve the history of the martial art and weapons there. Its a treasure chest of knowledge that should not be lost.

[@makkyrolf7119]

You should also know about Sabbli only few of ancient filipino own it including my great grand father, it was craft through rituals and they said it must feed by blood during fights the more blood it consumes the more deadly it is. You can found that kind of sword in northern part of Mindanao more likely in Caraga region

[@TheArwin200]

Those ceremonial knives are gorgeous!

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you, I am glad you like them. Feek free to order and collect them. I always deliver right away.

[@RonOrGina]

@Pyrotude I am glad you like what you see here. I always deliver within 2 days after you order so feel free to when you are ready to. Thank you!

[@JrBboi]

I'm a filipino ,. and the most famous weapon of our line I've known is Balisong and I thought it was the coolest weapon we have in our culture but its not and I was amaze how cool our weapon looks like ,. so lucky so see vid. and seeing those treasure of us is very cool even if it is not personally.thank you for ur presentation.

[@RonOrGina]

James, I am glad you like it. Feel free to order from the TFW web site. I always deliver the day after you order. :)

[@RonOrGina]

I went to a museum in Baguio where Igorot are prevelant and I saw all the old weapons they used in older times. I can't believe they are not as popular as the weapons of the south. They have an amazing fighting system as well as a lot of heart...the heart of real warriors.

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you. It feels great when working with it also.

[@banyohazard69]

I just made new replies you may want to read all Ron. I am Filipino born and raised here, I use these blades since I was a kid in everyday household chore, yard/garden work and when I am in the province. I also know Igorot, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Bisaya, Moro, Etc. people. I am also aware of my culture and history. I read books, visit museums, engage in debates/discussion with people, Filipino or not, who also have the same interest as mine.

[@JackSilver1410]

Very true. I have a Pinuti from Kris Cutlery, it looks like such a simple, almost amateurish blade in construction, but it's the most comfortable thing I've ever held.

[@RonOrGina]

Filipino martial arts outstanding feature is in-fighting. Adapting to the environment and in-fighting, the blades work best at the size they are and they have been successful with that size so far. :) Thank you for giving your point of view here. Its good to see.

[@RonOrGina]

Of course, I have done heavy research. I canot remember the book I saw it in but there is a nice wavy sword without the curve bending down a little from India. It may be online also. Its hard to post web sites on FB if its found. I will inbox you if I find it online.

[@RonOrGina]

Many do forget to give credit to the culture they got there devices and martial arts from. That was a good post. Thank you.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, I always wanted to have one. Maybe some day we will carry those. I have to find out the legalities of course. ;)

[@wtf28]

i have a ginunting sword from this company, and im wondering how to utilize the steel loop that comes with the sheathe. do i feed my belt through it, or is there another way?

[@RonOrGina]

Its a belt look. It will work nicely, many utilize it during demos or walking in the woods. The wide belts of the 70's won't work in them though. :D :D :D

[@copypacercopypacer]

Agree to that, good luck on your search for more of the weapons in the Philippines.

[@RonOrGina]

@marlo916 Most of it is traditional southern Philippine music. I wanted to get this band from Manila to sell their music on my web site but they were not motivated to do it. Its most unfortunate because music like this is quite appealing to people in FMA's.

[@RonOrGina]

@tkm679 Thank you. The feel of these weapons is really nice. You can feel the perfect engineering on it.

[@jeacksonpaquito5579]

those head axe are also used as climbing axe using the pointed part they use this to ambush spanish soldier trying to conquer the highlands but they faild highlands resisted the spanish force for over 333 years until the american comes

[@RonOrGina]

It is a crazy unorthodox weapon. The axe and the shield together really made their fighting powerful.

[@RonOrGina]

We have 8 different designs from various regions for the Sansibars. All of which feel nice when handling them.

[@polytech44xyz]

Many beautiful contemporary examples of traditional Filipino edged weapons on your website.. Are all weapons pictured in stock? Should I call to find out? By what shipping method do you folk's use? Thanks, J.D.

[@gaaramoo99]

there is no doubt it is a beautiful knife, i just know that you guys can make more variates with just as much perfection.

[@guyincognito6530]

I own several of your fine swords, my question is why do Indonesian karambits utilize rippers? I do have in my collection examples of Indonesian karambits with rippers as well as being much more straight instead of a more pronounced curve. My examples come from Herman Suwanda of Mande Muda fame.

[@RonOrGina]

Each sword and knife are designed and adapted to the fighting style it is used in. All Karambits are for infighting though the Indonesian Karambit is a tool for Herman's grappling style. Most Silat systems are grappling oriented in some way or another. I hope that helps.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, notice the design, made to cut the head off or a limb by dropping it down hard. This is a very innovative weapon and different from anything else I have ever seen.

[@nikkahilabtanun7006]

there's this sword from surigao, it looked like the sansibar # 3 or the ginunting, curved inside. i dunno what they called it. your weapons are so cool

[@vondantalingting]

What! Which area in Surigao? I grew up there only with Itaks, Sundangs and Boyo!

[@initdialog]

wonderful collection. thank you for sharing.

[@RonOrGina]

@FERCHOYSAM I agree with you there. For knife fighting, Ceremonial 2 is hard to beat. Its good for slash and thrust and the handle can be used for in close circumstances. Its my favorite knife. Though the Hagibis is a close second.

[@drytoon820]

They do also have European and Japanese sword ranges. If anybody owns, or has owned, or tested their Crusader sword, I'd like to know more about it (stiffness, solidity, assembly, agility, durability, test cutting, ...) - thanks guys

[@RonOrGina]

We have a LOT of videos online showing the durability of our swords. The Crusader sword is razor sharp and made from very high grade materials. TFW is one of the top bladed weapons companies out right now. Look at the materials here - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/materials/ You will be VERY happy with the Crusader sword. Deliveries are always done within 24 hours of your order. I look forward to hearing your thoughts once you hold one.

[@RonOrGina]

@moz165 blades all have been very well researched by people there in the Philippines that have them laying around, from museums and by very good anthropologists. They are all historically accurate in exact measurements. And engineered to perfection.

[@dooopersuper1497]

thanks for doing this bro... im a proud filipino, and this makes me even prouder than what i am now... :D

[@archsword2446]

I think i will start my collection of philippine blades before its lost forever, havnt seen guna my grandfather made one for our family but my mom did not preserve it. Its rounded and double bladed and all the edges are sharp with narrow base and pointed handle.

[@ice163]

Hi James, I'm from Iloilo in panay island. I was taught a different type of kali(like all males in the family) from my grandfather which have been passed on from his grandfather before him. Anyway, the answer to your question is "yes". We visayans prefer agility than strength since most moro raiders of old times usually outnumbers us thus forcing us to dual wield. We usually use 2 "Garab" or 2 "ginuntings" but on the north they use single wielded "tenegre" and "binangon" in the south

[@LoneWolf-oi4yx]

Lahot is so unique... Looks so scary 👍👍

[@RonOrGina]

Its one powerful hacker/slasher. It just feels like it will do the work for you. i agree...very unique all around. :)

[@RonOrGina]

Technology was a main factor in who defeated who in past warfare and still holds true today. To me as far as skills go, its the individual and how much that individual eats, sleeps and lives the blade!

[@KaliTherapy]

Just wanna say, I love your products!

[@RonOrGina]

@MAFIAger Do you have one that is like any of the pictures in the video? If not, can you send me a picture of it? When I was in the Philipppines, I found it amazing in how many uses of a favorite sword or knife was used for so many different tasks. Thats a real blade culture.

[@beertek22]

not anywhere else one can really feel the bolo's beauty,its unique power and wonder but the Philippines as shown by the humble natives who wield them as naturally as their limbs day in day out...but pls never cross these guys demeaningly for,like their blades,their minds stay sharp they wont forget so its easy to see how grim the story would end,sooner or later.

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you. We were lucky to find them. I would hate to see them loose their historical value.

[@jojoismyname08]

Thanks for promoting our arts and weapons dude!

[@zeroa6]

This is just AWESOME.

[@RonOrGina]

I will get it right out to you after you order. I look forward to adding to your collection.

[@Beytrainer99]

oh and did you know that they make small versions of the swords here? like it's sheath only needs a wooden block that's only an inch and generally bought as a souvenir necklace and the blade is actually steel, small, but generally used for removing the skin of mangos and stuff

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, this is in the Philippines however, if you want to order, you will have to order off the web site. We do not have a store in the Philippines due to problems that are beyond our control. Feel free to order though. I send many to the Philippines with no problems.

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you...the Pakal knife feels very good. If you ever get one off the web site you will see what I mean.

[@actsapol1984]

I remembered when I was a child I saw a policeman hacked to death by one of these weapons, the right hand was already detached to the body. Way back then the main weapon of adult people in my place were bolos.

[@RonOrGina]

I see them today outside the city. Its a main tool for work and for self defense. Especially where you do not see police.

[@actsapol1984]

Yes Ron we use that to cut tree branches for wood consumptions and also use to defend ourselves. During 90's when I was a child I witness so many terrible things regarding that bolos. The hacking usually occurs when the opposing sides are drunk and fight each other. During those days our barangay/barrio became infamous for hacking and many tricycle taxis are afraid to fetch passenger in our area. Whenever there are quarrelling between men it turns into bolo fighting, I think 20+ people have died during late 80's to late 90's. One of my relative was killed because of irrigation because farming is the main source of income. We didn't sue to perpetrator to court because of financial problems.To date my place is now peaceful and any and wherever there is a misunderstanding the village chief pacify the two sides.

[@actsapol1984]

Mr. Ron I have seen your other videos regarding the weapons by northern Luzon Igorot tribes (Bugkalot, Kankanaey, Ibaloy, Kalinga, Kyangan, Ifugao, etc) specially the axes. Those are use to cut three branches and to remove head out of the body from their victims. Igorots were not conquered by the Spanish during their colonial era in the Philippines so they preserved their traditional cultures till this day. One of the infamous tradition of the igorots during American era to early 90's are the so called head hunting period. A lad cannot get a bride unless he can present 5 pieces of severed head from other clan to his bride. That is why the other clans use to travel in groups to avoid being hunted by enemy clans. Thanks anyway for the info on other TFW I am intending to collect some of it. Cheers

[@RonOrGina]

eric aquino Thank you for your input here. I was told by my Igorot friends the Spanish never made it far. They did manage to take the weapons from the fallen Spanish and make some improvements, hence the Northern Sansibar. Do you know how the Sansibar arrived up in the north?

[@actsapol1984]

Ron Kosakowski only a little info the Spaniards did manage to settle in a town called La Trinidad in Benguet province because it is easy for them. The place is a valley between mountains where they use it as their base for expedition way north, but because of the difficult terrain and lush mountain forests their guns and canons are no match to skills and weaponries of the natives. The Spaniards use Filipino recruits in most of their expeditions from other provinces that cooperate with them and when their group have fallen to the hands of igorots the latter manage to replicate the bolos and other weapons they have captured that's what I think. By the way my place is near the border of Pangasinan and Benguet and I belong to one igorot tribes.

[@RonOrGina]

@simion11 If you saw them blackened, it was a custom job. There was no technology that allowed blackening in ancient times. As for me doing it, I just recommend you have it done after you purchase them. I sell them all the traditional way for collectors.

[@jayjay042298456]

@nil1230 you can buy it in any stores. or ask some farmers, because garab is like a farming tool (cutting rice) -Im a Filipino

[@RonOrGina]

@x5killah Slashing and thrusting is a known Filipino fighting method with edged weapons. Impact weapons is more hacking however, you will see thrusting there to specific targets. There is a lot of history behind these blades. Their fighting methods were feared going back in time. You would like it.

[@DirtyTaxman]

that first staff is so badass :D when i get old and need one for support i get it with hidden sword :D

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you, I am glad you like them

[@RonOrGina]

Look on the web site, they are blades from all over the Philippines. We have now moved into other cultures outside the Philippines also. There are over 100 designs on the web site.

[@Galeso89]

thanks for this vídeo, is the first time i see this kind of swords, looks like fantasy swords very inspiring, thanks

[@damienmalchus]

The only Filipino weapon i have is my wonderful balisong or butterfly knife. Thanks for the video RonOrGina! Thumbs up if you are pinoy!

[@RonOrGina]

Yes and believe me, I respect your knowledge. I have had debates on many of the TFW blades over the years. What I see is not everyone can possibly know about every single design from every tribe there. While they are all similar, they all have tribal meaning in the blade design or due to something big that went on in their past. Being in FMA's all my life and then getting into TFW had me researching for year all over the place, now even outside the Philippines. I have learned a lot.

[@RonOrGina]

@copypacercopypacer Yes, it is called the Pana. There is a blow gun also. They doubled as hunting weapons as well.

[@RonOrGina]

They do seem to take on a life of their own once you hold them, so I see your point. :)

[@RonOrGina]

You have to look on the web site. There are many from all areas of the Philippines if you actually look at the online catalog.

[@RonOrGina]

@BLADExARTx5160 Many have that attribute. the Pinute also. The one I like for good slash and thrust skills is the Sanduko Y Daga. Thats probably my favorite one.

[@alsantiago6901]

I see you work hard and would you mind making a video of these weapons again and what they're used for

[@RonOrGina]

All are made the ancient traditional historically accurate design. Maybe some day we will have the fantasy blades but not any time soon though. Right now i am into getting the historically accurate designs. :)

[@RonOrGina]

@v8einstein Yes, they are all full tang and none of the handles will break. Look up Traditional Filipino Weapons test cutting on youtube and you will see how solid these blades all are.

[@RonOrGina]

Land bridges at one time allowed for easy trade going way back in time in the whole Malay area. So there will be a lot of similarities in general.

[@RonOrGina]

Traditionally the scabbards are made that way in case the scabbard ahs to be pulled with the sword. It will break away easily and the sword can be used. Though, its modern times and we make them a little stronger.

[@banyohazard69]

Also... Indonesia and their Martial Art Silat have Golok in their list of weaponries as one of their local swords and also used as a tool. Not surprising, because they are also similar to us Filipinos, in terms of culture, stock, etc. before the West came to the Malay archipelago (Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Borneo, Malaysia).

[@RonOrGina]

@copypacercopypacer The metal armour you often see is a Spanish influence. there are various other armours made from Philippine indigenous materials. We will be having various other stuff like that on the site as well. the next coming soon is the shields from different areas. Take a look at the spears on the site. They are beautiful and very deadly.

[@RonOrGina]

Yah, I was looking for at least one complaint. Its the first one about the video in all the years its been up. heheheheh ;)

[@RonOrGina]

The Filipino styles are in-fighting styles for the most part. Much of the practice is to develop that skill of getting in. All fighting eventually comes to some sort of in-range which is the most dangerous range so we practice the reflex development drills heavily to develop this area of fighting.

[@dreadwing01]

Very nice I see a few I want for my collection.

[@RonOrGina]

@1951ism Thank you Ralph. I am glad you like these weapons. :)

[@lyxsyx8354]

Im interested in purchasing on your website. Although may i ask are you located in the philippines sir?

[@RonOrGina]

We are actually located in Connecticut. Our factory is in the Philippines but we do not take visitors there. All sales are done off www.TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com. I always deliver within 24 hours so you get it rather quickly. Thank you ahead of time.

[@RonOrGina]

I am glad you liked the weapons but I do not understand the comment on the inro. I must have had over a 1000 emails of people that liked it plus the reactions here were all good. I guess to each his own. I have more videos coming out so maybe you will like them better. :)

[@RonOrGina]

Indonesian settlement in the Philippines goes back between 2000 & 1000 years ago so there will be similarities in language and weapons. This Golok is A Filipino original. Its the name that stayed going back to Indonesians settling in the Philippines in the northern areas.

[@BLADExARTx5160]

@RonOrGina cool, hey regarding your blended steel you use for your blades how's the durability you know how well does it hold an edge stuff like that?

[@x5killah]

@RonOrgina yeah, just looking at the designs of these blades and hearing this music got me interested into filipino culture.

[@RonOrGina]

@BLADExARTx5160 I will check it out when I have the chance to. Thank you!

[@RonOrGina]

I have seen that one but never knew that was what it was called. Thank you for that information though.

[@rogeliolenmarkpascua982]

im a filipino but i only knew acient filipino weapon is kampilan and yantok eskrima...wow.... thanks for...those info i really learned more

[@RonOrGina]

Look on www.TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com and you will see a lot more added since this video was made. :)

[@rogeliolenmarkpascua982]

maraming salamat po

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you, I look forward to adding to your collection. Happy move!

[@vvernami3585]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you, I am glad you like them. Feel free to spread the word aout the web site and this video on Facebook. I would appreciate it. :)

[@RonOrGina]

Not that I know of. I see more Ginuntings in the military. It was a fighting sword more in ancient times though. A good one also. Its feels good slashing and thrusting with it.

[@japiboy6979]

are they kamagong handles? if so those are very very good quality knives/blades

[@copypacercopypacer]

@RonOrGina LAST QUESTION.......do filipio have any range weapons like a bow and arrow or something????? because i'm very intrested in my past heritage along with my japanese self too