Another Civil War Knife Sold On Ebay

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

I has always amazed me how the Philippines seemed to be involved in suppling arms for the American Civil War.

Well what do you know? Now wonder we ran out of blades to use during the subsequent war

Congrats! And like Dimasalang, I also feel like shouting "argh!!" On the other hand, it's always comforting to know that it's now in very good hands.

It's definitely a Luzon piece (peened tang, twisted wire on hilt, blade profile, etc.), as am sure most can tell. One of its 'cousins' is with me (pic of sword attached). That one I have has horn hilt and twisted brass wire also.

As to the local name for a dagger, in Luzon it's called punyal (from Spanish puñal) or daga (from the Spanish daga, for dagger also).