Dagger from Philippines ?

carlos · 23rd April 2009, 04:01 PM

This dagger is my last adquisition, a beatiful wavy blade with a great handle. seems Philippines to me, I hope you like it.
Thanks
carlos

David · 23rd April 2009, 05:28 PM

I agree that the blade looks Filipino, but i have never seen a sheath like that from that area so i am hesitant. Definitely has that Spanish influence, but maybe from a different colony.

Beautiful dagger regardless of origin.

Tim Simmons · 23rd April 2009, 06:13 PM

You could very easily replace the missing flower on the handle.

Dimasalang · 23rd April 2009, 07:48 PM

Another great find Carlos! Why cant I find these things?

I envy you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I agree that the blade looks Filipino, but i have never seen a sheath like that from that area so i am hesitant. Definitely has that Spanish influence, but maybe from a different colony.

Beautiful dagger regardless of origin.

Here is a close up photo of a sheath of that time. This one in particular belonged to Gen Thomas Mascardo. Sheath looks similar to me.

carlos · 23rd April 2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks for this picture!! I think the General´s dagger and my dagger are similars, and this make me very happy!!
You envy me the dagger but I envy you your knowledge of this type of weapons!!

thanks again
Carlos

Battara · 24th April 2009, 02:49 AM

If this is indeed PI, then the blade would indicate Ilocano origins or influence.

23rd April 2009, 04:01 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Dagger from Philippines ? This dagger is my last adquisition, a beatiful wavy blade with a great handle. seems Philippines to me, I hope you like it. Thanks carlos Attached Images

23rd April 2009, 08:36 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Excellent pictures!! Thanks for this picture!! I think the General´s dagger and my dagger are similars, and this make me very happy!! You envy me the dagger but I envy you your knowledge of this type of weapons!! thanks again Carlos

23rd April 2009, 05:28 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	I agree that the blade looks Filipino, but i have never seen a sheath like that from that area so i am hesitant. Definitely has that Spanish influence, but maybe from a different colony. Beautiful dagger regardless of origin.

23rd April 2009, 06:13 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	You could very easily replace the missing flower on the handle.

24th April 2009, 02:49 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	If this is indeed PI, then the blade would indicate Ilocano origins or influence.