Dagger For Comments

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.

Robert · 4th December 2006, 08:45 PM

Jose, Great!!

As soon as it arrives I will take a few pictures and post them and then if everything goes well I will send the scabbard to you to do what you do so well. By chance have you seen the pom-pom type of decoration that this has on the scabbard before and if so does it have any special meaning? Thanks again.

Robert

Battara · 6th December 2006, 12:59 AM

I have seen "pom-pom" decor on PI pieces before, like on my datu Mandaya dagger and on some Igorot clothing. It's meaning -

Robert · 8th December 2006, 08:56 PM

Hi everyone. Thank you all for your comments so far. The dagger arrived today and I am extremely happy with it.

The grip is made from antler and that is what makes it look like filler has been used to smooth its surface when it is actually textured. The scabbard is covered in turtle shell and does have some minor as well as major damage.

The blade and fittings on this are blued steel with surface rust throughout. I will be in need of some serious advice on how to and what to use in cleaning this item. What is the best way to remove as much rust as possible with out ruining the bluing? I'm not too worried about the scabbard as I plan on sending it to Jose if possible and let him decide on the best coarse of action in its restoration.

I will post pictures later. Thanks again.

Robert

8th December 2006, 08:56 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi everyone. Thank you all for your comments so far. The dagger arrived today and I am extremely happy with it. The grip is made from antler and that is what makes it look like filler has been used to smooth its surface when it is actually textured. The scabbard is covered in turtle shell and does have some minor as well as major damage. The blade and fittings on this are blued steel with surface rust throughout. I will be in need of some serious advice on how to and what to use in cleaning this item. What is the best way to remove as much rust as possible with out ruining the bluing? I'm not too worried about the scabbard as I plan on sending it to Jose if possible and let him decide on the best coarse of action in its restoration. I will post pictures later. Thanks again. Robert Last edited by Robert Coleman; 9th December 2006 at 01:44 PM.

2nd December 2006, 09:41 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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.

4th December 2006, 08:45 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Jose, Great!! As soon as it arrives I will take a few pictures and post them and then if everything goes well I will send the scabbard to you to do what you do so well. By chance have you seen the pom-pom type of decoration that this has on the scabbard before and if so does it have any special meaning? Thanks again. Robert

6th December 2006, 12:59 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I have seen "pom-pom" decor on PI pieces before, like on my datu Mandaya dagger and on some Igorot clothing. It's meaning -