Dagger For Comments

Robert · 2nd December 2006, 03:17 AM

Well folks, here is yet another Spanish influenced dagger from the Philippines in the style that I like so much. Late 19th or early 20th century. The wooden sheath is covered with an unknown material and has metal at the throat and tip. The guard and grip fittings are steel. The grip itself appears to be either horn, bone or ? I have not received this yet so I'm not really sure of the grip material. The triangular blade seems to be in fair condition with oxidation and possibly some pitting. It is definitely in need of a good cleaning. The dagger has a total length of 13-3/4". The blade is 9-1/2" in length, 1-1/4" in width and the hilt is 4-1/4". The sheath itself measures 10". Has anyone seen (for lack of a better term) the red pom-pom type decoration that is on this sheath before?

Ferguson · 2nd December 2006, 06:51 AM

Beautiful! Is it tortoise shell on the scabbard? I guess you'll have to wait til you receive it to tell. Very nice.
Steve

Henk · 2nd December 2006, 09:41 AM

Wish to see this puppy when you cleaned it. Very nice!! Congrats

Battara · 3rd December 2006, 08:20 PM

The handle material looks like bone to me with some filler. Brass bands on the scabbard of either wood or turtle shell.

Robert · 3rd December 2006, 09:25 PM

Jose,
If the scabbard is turtle shell is there any way of repairing any damage it might have? (He asks hoping you will say yes and want to take on another project)

Robert

Battara · 4th December 2006, 07:28 PM

Well.....yes it is possible....I would need to have it in hand and do a little research.

2nd December 2006, 03:17 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Dagger For Comments Well folks, here is yet another Spanish influenced dagger from the Philippines in the style that I like so much. Late 19th or early 20th century. The wooden sheath is covered with an unknown material and has metal at the throat and tip. The guard and grip fittings are steel. The grip itself appears to be either horn, bone or ? I have not received this yet so I'm not really sure of the grip material. The triangular blade seems to be in fair condition with oxidation and possibly some pitting. It is definitely in need of a good cleaning. The dagger has a total length of 13-3/4". The blade is 9-1/2" in length, 1-1/4" in width and the hilt is 4-1/4". The sheath itself measures 10". Has anyone seen (for lack of a better term) the red pom-pom type decoration that is on this sheath before? Attached Images

2nd December 2006, 06:51 AM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Beautiful! Is it tortoise shell on the scabbard? I guess you'll have to wait til you receive it to tell. Very nice. Steve

2nd December 2006, 09:41 AM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Wish to see this puppy when you cleaned it. Very nice!! Congrats

3rd December 2006, 08:20 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	The handle material looks like bone to me with some filler. Brass bands on the scabbard of either wood or turtle shell.

3rd December 2006, 09:25 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Jose, If the scabbard is turtle shell is there any way of repairing any damage it might have? (He asks hoping you will say yes and want to take on another project) Robert

4th December 2006, 07:28 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Well.....yes it is possible....I would need to have it in hand and do a little research.