Dagger For Comments

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

Robert · 10th December 2006, 09:11 PM

Here are a few pictures and as usual they are not the best. The throat of the scabbard is wrapped in rawhide. The fittings I believe are copper and it is missing four of the bands, one piece of the turtle shell and there is serious damage to one other piece. I have done a light cleaning to the dagger as I'm not to sure on what to use or how to clean what looks like blued steel without doing damage to the finish.

carlos · 10th December 2006, 10:02 PM

BEAUTIFUL KNIFE!!! I THINK YOU HAVE BUY A GOOD ADQUISITION. IN THE FORM OF THE KNIFE REMEMBER TO ME THE TYPICAL KNIVES FROM ALBACETE. I HAVE ONE SIMILAR.
CARLOS

Robert · 10th December 2006, 10:13 PM

Carlos,
Thank you for your kind words. I am really fascinated with these Spanish influenced weapons from the Philippines. If you would, please post a picture of your knife as I would really like to see it.

Robert

8th December 2006, 08:56 PM	#3
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.

10th December 2006, 09:11 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Here are a few pictures and as usual they are not the best. The throat of the scabbard is wrapped in rawhide. The fittings I believe are copper and it is missing four of the bands, one piece of the turtle shell and there is serious damage to one other piece. I have done a light cleaning to the dagger as I'm not to sure on what to use or how to clean what looks like blued steel without doing damage to the finish. Attached Images

10th December 2006, 10:02 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	BEAUTIFUL KNIFE BEAUTIFUL KNIFE!!! I THINK YOU HAVE BUY A GOOD ADQUISITION. IN THE FORM OF THE KNIFE REMEMBER TO ME THE TYPICAL KNIVES FROM ALBACETE. I HAVE ONE SIMILAR. CARLOS

4th December 2006, 08:45 PM	#1
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	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I have seen "pom-pom" decor on PI pieces before, like on my datu Mandaya dagger and on some Igorot clothing. It's meaning -

10th December 2006, 10:13 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Carlos, Thank you for your kind words. I am really fascinated with these Spanish influenced weapons from the Philippines. If you would, please post a picture of your knife as I would really like to see it. Robert