“Duterte sword” inspires blacksmith in Pangasinan - Philippines

Pozorrubio, Pangasinan – Inspired by the iron-hand character of President Rody Duterte, a daughter of renowned Pangasinense blacksmith created the ‘DUTERTE SWORD.

Joyce De Guzman of Neneng’s Cutlery shows the “Duterte Sword” together with some their popular replicas. The sword named after President Rodrigo Duterte represents PRRD’s fight against criminality. Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, July 8, 2016. Jojo Riñoza/MB

Joyce de Guzman, 27 years old who now manage the Neneng’s Cutlery after the passing of her father Filomeno De Guzman last May 2016 had the idea of naming one of his father’s sword creations after the 16^th President of the Republic.

De Guzman narrates, “After the passing of my father we tried to put names on every sword he made and this particular sword was left unnamed.” Neneng’s Cutlery makes swords like Katana, moon crescent, Viking swords, Celtic knives, Roman and Greek infantry swords.

Blacksmith works in a sword

The sword (Duterte sword) with a blade length of 27 inches and a handle of 7 inches comes with a unique knuckle shape on its handles end. “The knuckle reminds me of President Digong, particularly the closed fist he always branded. That gave us the idea of naming it Duterte Sword,” says de Guzman.

De Guzman also added the sword represents the fearless fight against illegal drugs and criminality.

Neneng Cutlery became popular during the early 2000 when they made replica swords of Japanese samurai, Roman Gladiators, and Hollywood inspired fighting swords like the “Conan”, “The last Samurai” and the very popular “Braveheart”.

Blacksmith on metal works creating medieval weapons replicas

With fame hitting the Duterte Sword, De Guzman says their business is picking up again. “We are planning to make more of the sword as orders locally are coming in maybe because of the popularity of President Duterte.” (JOJO RIÑOZA)