A Batangas Brass Bladed Dagger

Robert · 8th December 2015, 10:48 PM

Detlef, Thank you very much for posting the photos of the odd kris and I am in total agreement with you on the age of the kris sword.
The brass dagger has arrived and I have had a chance to clean the dirt and filth from the hilt, but have not yet had time to remove the varnish from the blade so the color of the brass is a little off in the below photos.

Total length 17-1/8 inches
Blade length 12-1.8 inches
Blade width 1-3/4 inches

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 9th December 2015, 10:20 PM

Hello Robert,

great addition to your collection of brass and copper blade Luzon daggers.

Fine that it is in such a good condition.
Maybe when you find the time can show them all together in one picture.

Best regards,
Detlef

Robert · 10th December 2015, 02:40 AM

Hello Detlef,
Thank you for your kind words on this as well as the other daggers in my collection. I will try to find time in the next few days (if the wife will just let me rest long enough from rearranging the furniture and putting up the Holiday decorations) to get a group photo of my small collection of Luzon copper and brass bladed daggers.

Best,
Robert

Robert · 10th December 2015, 08:42 PM

Here is a photo of my small brass and copper Luzon dagger collection. I have one more copper dagger, but at this time it is packed away due to the Holiday rearrangement and decoration on the home. I just happened to know exactly where these were located.

Robert · 26th April 2016, 08:54 AM

This beautiful little copper bladed dagger was added to my collection by fellow forum member and good friend Ferguson AKA "Tito Gunong". Now that I have finally had a chance to do a little restoration work (replacing the missing toe piece) I thought I would post a few photos of it hopefully for the enjoyment of all. One of the strangest details of this piece is that the scabbard is made from one "solid" piece of wood. How this was done without cutting or splitting the wood into two sections to form the pocket that blade fits into is beyond me. I do not think that it could have been burnt in (a common practice for fitting hilts) as that would leave traces charring or darkening in the wood. Any suggestions on how this might have been accomplished or other comments on this piece would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 26th April 2016, 03:29 PM

Nice blade. I am aware that copper blades were talismanic (and perhaps brass/bronze as well?).

Robert · 26th April 2016, 04:26 PM

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I am aware that copper blades were talismanic (and perhaps brass/bronze as well?).

I have heard that copper, brass and bronze blades were all considered to be talismanic. One other thing I was also told is that it was believed that when used to stab someone the copper blades were supposed to have the power to leave a wound that would not heal and would eventually lead to the death of the victim. I have not heard if the blades made of brass/bronze are supposed to have the same power or not.

8th December 2015, 10:48 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Detlef, Thank you very much for posting the photos of the odd kris and I am in total agreement with you on the age of the kris sword. The brass dagger has arrived and I have had a chance to clean the dirt and filth from the hilt, but have not yet had time to remove the varnish from the blade so the color of the brass is a little off in the below photos. Total length 17-1/8 inches Blade length 12-1.8 inches Blade width 1-3/4 inches Best, Robert Attached Images

10th December 2015, 08:42 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Here is a photo of my small brass and copper Luzon dagger collection. I have one more copper dagger, but at this time it is packed away due to the Holiday rearrangement and decoration on the home. I just happened to know exactly where these were located. Attached Images

26th April 2016, 08:54 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	This beautiful little copper bladed dagger was added to my collection by fellow forum member and good friend Ferguson AKA "Tito Gunong". Now that I have finally had a chance to do a little restoration work (replacing the missing toe piece) I thought I would post a few photos of it hopefully for the enjoyment of all. One of the strangest details of this piece is that the scabbard is made from one "solid" piece of wood. How this was done without cutting or splitting the wood into two sections to form the pocket that blade fits into is beyond me. I do not think that it could have been burnt in (a common practice for fitting hilts) as that would leave traces charring or darkening in the wood. Any suggestions on how this might have been accomplished or other comments on this piece would be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 1st May 2016 at 10:13 PM.

9th December 2015, 10:20 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Hello Robert, great addition to your collection of brass and copper blade Luzon daggers. Fine that it is in such a good condition. Maybe when you find the time can show them all together in one picture. Best regards, Detlef

10th December 2015, 02:40 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Detlef, Thank you for your kind words on this as well as the other daggers in my collection. I will try to find time in the next few days (if the wife will just let me rest long enough from rearranging the furniture and putting up the Holiday decorations) to get a group photo of my small collection of Luzon copper and brass bladed daggers. Best, Robert

26th April 2016, 03:29 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Nice blade. I am aware that copper blades were talismanic (and perhaps brass/bronze as well?).