I just received my last adquisition: Philippines knife

Lew · 6th March 2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I would say that this is Katipunan from Ilocos Norte and late 19c.

Battara

This really doesn't look late 19th century to me. I can see no seam line in the ferrule the brass guard is too thin and the blade seems to have machine grind marks on the finish but that could have been done later. This dagger seems more 20th century to me 1925-40.

Lew

Battara · 7th March 2009, 03:53 AM

Well, the only thing is that the details, especially the ring on one of the fingers, was used on late 19c pieces according to my informants. Spunger even told me that the ring sometimes signified a hidden message inside the hilt and was not used after this period. I have not seen detail in the fingernails like this in later versions of the fist.

carlos · 7th March 2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks all for the information!!! I have added more pictures.
Thanks again
carlos

Dimasalang · 7th March 2009, 09:23 PM

Dang it, so you were the one that out bid me! haha I was watching this auction also. I really like the details on this blade. Glad to see it go to a good home.

7th March 2009, 09:13 AM	#3
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Thanks Thanks all for the information!!! I have added more pictures. Thanks again carlos Attached Images

7th March 2009, 03:53 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,301	Well, the only thing is that the details, especially the ring on one of the fingers, was used on late 19c pieces according to my informants. Spunger even told me that the ring sometimes signified a hidden message inside the hilt and was not used after this period. I have not seen detail in the fingernails like this in later versions of the fist.

7th March 2009, 09:23 PM	#4
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Dang it, so you were the one that out bid me! haha I was watching this auction also. I really like the details on this blade. Glad to see it go to a good home.