A Very Nice Dagger

Robert · 1st November 2010, 08:07 PM

Well, the dagger arrived today and after a light cleaning to the hilt there were a few pleasant surprises. The fittings are of silver and not silver plate as I thought they might be and the horn hilt is also decorated with silver insets. Sorry about the picture quality but the light outside as well as inside didn't want to cooperate. I have not cleaned the blade or put everything in ren wax yet. All comments are welcomed.

Robert

Dimasalang · 1st November 2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Well, the dagger arrived today and after a light cleaning to the hilt there were a few pleasant surprises. The fittings are of silver and not silver plate as I thought they might be and the horn hilt is also decorated with silver insets. Sorry about the picture quality but the light outside as well as inside didn't want to cooperate. I have not cleaned the blade or put everything in ren wax yet. All comments are welcomed.

Robert

Wow that cleaned up good! Didn't even notice the insets on the handle in the original photos. Handle reminds me of the other Philippine dagger I posted (the one that got away).

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10723

Battara · 1st November 2010, 10:31 PM

You are not kidding. This is a great piece and I am so glad you posted it here for future research and reference.

Even though I don't expect anything, etch the blade anyway just in case there is lamination. You never know.

I also wonder if the "G" is for gral, the Filipino term for general.

carlos · 1st November 2010, 11:34 PM

Woooooooow!!!! I think if the seller of the dagger had cleaned dagger like you , I had bought it!! Is a amazing dagger, congratulations!!
best regards
carlos

Robert · 2nd November 2010, 12:52 AM

Dimasalang, Jose and Carlos,
Thank you all for your kind words. This is now the highlight of my collection. I only wish that there was some way to identify who it originally belonged to. I tried to do a light etch on the blade but nothing appeared.

I am not disappointed though. Here is a slightly better (I hope) picture showing the engraving. Thank you all again.

Robert

Battara · 2nd November 2010, 01:30 AM

Silver is so pretty when it is polished - just like God intended.

And on the blade, as I said I didn't think so, but just in case. Does not diminish the historical or monetary value in any case.

Bill M · 2nd November 2010, 02:20 AM

Very nice! Congratulations!

migueldiaz · 2nd November 2010, 04:19 AM

What a nice Phil. dagger

Thanks for the pics!

1st November 2010, 08:07 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Well, the dagger arrived today and after a light cleaning to the hilt there were a few pleasant surprises. The fittings are of silver and not silver plate as I thought they might be and the horn hilt is also decorated with silver insets. Sorry about the picture quality but the light outside as well as inside didn't want to cooperate. I have not cleaned the blade or put everything in ren wax yet. All comments are welcomed. Robert Attached Images

1st November 2010, 11:34 PM	#4
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Wooowwww Woooooooow!!!! I think if the seller of the dagger had cleaned dagger like you , I had bought it!! Is a amazing dagger, congratulations!! best regards carlos

2nd November 2010, 12:52 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Dimasalang, Jose and Carlos, Thank you all for your kind words. This is now the highlight of my collection. I only wish that there was some way to identify who it originally belonged to. I tried to do a light etch on the blade but nothing appeared. I am not disappointed though. Here is a slightly better (I hope) picture showing the engraving. Thank you all again. Robert Attached Images

1st November 2010, 10:31 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	You are not kidding. This is a great piece and I am so glad you posted it here for future research and reference. Even though I don't expect anything, etch the blade anyway just in case there is lamination. You never know. I also wonder if the "G" is for gral, the Filipino term for general.

2nd November 2010, 01:30 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Silver is so pretty when it is polished - just like God intended. And on the blade, as I said I didn't think so, but just in case. Does not diminish the historical or monetary value in any case.

2nd November 2010, 02:20 AM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Very nice! Congratulations!

2nd November 2010, 04:19 AM	#8
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	What a nice Phil. dagger Thanks for the pics!