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Robert · 5th November 2015, 09:41 AM

I picked up this dagger a few months back and finally found a bit of time to take some photos of it to share here on the forum. I believe that this late 19th century bronze/brass bladed Luzon dagger was mostly talismanic or ceremonial in purpose, but because of how well it is made it could very easily be used for self defence or attack if needed. The thick heavy blade has never been sharpened so it has no true cutting edges, but it has a wicked point. A friend who was butchering his hogs allowed me to test its stabbing ability on one of the (already dead) hogs. It was surprising that it didn't take much effort at all to plunge the blade clear to the guard through the skin, flesh and internal organs. Unfortunately like most daggers of this age the leather sheath was missing. Any comments or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Robert

5th November 2015, 09:41 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Philippine Bronze/Brass Bladed Dagger I picked up this dagger a few months back and finally found a bit of time to take some photos of it to share here on the forum. I believe that this late 19th century bronze/brass bladed Luzon dagger was mostly talismanic or ceremonial in purpose, but because of how well it is made it could very easily be used for self defence or attack if needed. The thick heavy blade has never been sharpened so it has no true cutting edges, but it has a wicked point. A friend who was butchering his hogs allowed me to test its stabbing ability on one of the (already dead) hogs. It was surprising that it didn't take much effort at all to plunge the blade clear to the guard through the skin, flesh and internal organs. Unfortunately like most daggers of this age the leather sheath was missing. Any comments or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 7th November 2015 at 12:36 AM.