Philippines dagger

Sajen · 6th August 2025, 05:01 PM

When ferrule and guard are two single parts it could be an older example.

JeffS · 7th August 2025, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

When ferrule and guard are two single parts it could be an older example.

This is two pieces. If bronze, the guard has a high copper content as evidenced by the red color and it is soft enough to be crimped onto the blade. The ferrule and pommel cap are a harder yellow alloy.

Ian · 13th August 2025, 06:41 PM

Thanks Jeff. Could you post a close up picture of the guard and the crimped area. This sounds like an unusual construction.

Sajen · 18th August 2025, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

When ferrule and guard are two single parts it could be an older example.

Hi Jeff,

This is a very good sign. I've seen this before, at the first look this construction looks like the one-piece mid. 20th century examples, but I've seen a few with two-piece construction where I was pretty sure that these pieces have been much older.

I would polish the brass up a little bit, the two colours will be better visible.

Regards,
Detlef

6th August 2025, 05:01 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,346	When ferrule and guard are two single parts it could be an older example.

13th August 2025, 06:41 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,472	Thanks Jeff. Could you post a close up picture of the guard and the crimped area. This sounds like an unusual construction.