Nice old Ilocano knife

Ian · 16th March 2005, 05:50 PM

This one looks early 20th C. Missing some of the brass inlays on the hilt, but otherwise in good shape. Interesting wooden sheath.

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Rick · 16th March 2005, 09:51 PM

Hi Ian ,

Do you think this is pre WW2 or later ; agreed it's nice work !

Here is a Spanish dagger which I suspect to be Philippine from observing the symbols on the blade . Other than the symbols I wouldn't know where to place it .

Perhaps you or Marc could comment .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...516009702&rd=1

LabanTayo · 16th March 2005, 11:42 PM

rick,
looks Katipunan. Philippines.
Maybe the other Philippine weapons guys could chime in.

Rick · 16th March 2005, 11:54 PM

Hi Shelley ,
Other than the symbols that both you and I take for Katipunan this dagger looks very un-Philippine .
The castings on the scabbard throat really threw me off ; perhaps it is not original to the dagger ; though as I said before the dagger hilt form is for me confusing .

Battara · 16th March 2005, 11:57 PM

Looks more Spanish in origin. Perhaps one got it in trade or bought it and placed the Katipunan symbol on it. I will bring a Katipunan piece to Baltimore.

Rick · 17th March 2005, 12:01 AM

I'll miss seeing you and the rest of the gang there Jose .

16th March 2005, 05:50 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Nice old Ilocano knife This one looks early 20th C. Missing some of the brass inlays on the hilt, but otherwise in good shape. Interesting wooden sheath. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=6517563408

16th March 2005, 09:51 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Hi Ian , Do you think this is pre WW2 or later ; agreed it's nice work ! Here is a Spanish dagger which I suspect to be Philippine from observing the symbols on the blade . Other than the symbols I wouldn't know where to place it . Perhaps you or Marc could comment . http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...516009702&rd=1

16th March 2005, 11:42 PM	#3
LabanTayo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 177	rick, looks Katipunan. Philippines. Maybe the other Philippine weapons guys could chime in.

16th March 2005, 11:54 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Hi Shelley , Other than the symbols that both you and I take for Katipunan this dagger looks very un-Philippine . The castings on the scabbard throat really threw me off ; perhaps it is not original to the dagger ; though as I said before the dagger hilt form is for me confusing .

16th March 2005, 11:57 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Looks more Spanish in origin. Perhaps one got it in trade or bought it and placed the Katipunan symbol on it. I will bring a Katipunan piece to Baltimore.

17th March 2005, 12:01 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I'll miss seeing you and the rest of the gang there Jose .