Hello Detlef, This dagger is a real beauty and will make a wonderful new addition for your ever growing collection. I must say that the blade definitely looks to be of laminated construction to me as well. Having this much Spanish influence showing in its styling and overall appearance (especially the way the hilt is constructed of stacked horn sections with metal spacers) I will agree with Ian on a Central Luzon origin for this piece. As Manila was under Spanish control for over 400 years their influence would most likely show more heavily in an item like this than it might in other areas of Luzon. JMHO My congratulation to you on yet another great score.
Best,
Robert
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