Small wavy dagger

[RobT]

Ian,

Thanks for the information. As you can see, the hilt on my dagger is very similar even though the pommel, cross guard, and blade are very different. I had always thought that my stiletto was from the Philippines but it is good to have that confirmed.

Sincerely,
RobT

[Ian]

Hi Rob,

I took the liberty of blowing up the hilt of your dagger and confirmed that it has similar cross hatching on the "bands." There appears to be small nub at the end of the hilt suggesting a full length tang. I think your example is also likely to be Ilokano and from a similar period as the one posted by vantique.

Ian.


Stiletto hilt:

[vantique]

Thanks Ian, Rob too... confirmation of your dagger is likewise a validation of mine. Mine weighs just under 100 grams. I'm visualizing a woman of the 1890's carrying such a weapon - a lightweight easily concealed on her person, while going about her business during the Spanish occupation in the Philippines.🤔

[RobT]

Ian,

I am pretty sure you are correct about the tang. The end of the hilt is simply a brass washer held in place by a steel pin (I used a magnet) so I suspect that the pin is actually the tang because if it were just a pin to hold the washer in place it would more logically be made of brass.

Sincerely,
RobT

[Ian]

Originally Posted by RobT

... The end of the hilt is simply a brass washer held in place by a steel pin (I used a magnet) so I suspect that the pin is actually the tang because if it were just a pin to hold the washer in place it would more logically be made of brass...

That makes sense. It is a form of hilt attachment seen in northern and central Luzon.