British India, US English bowie??? can you identify

wildwolberine · 19th August 2023, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RobT

I forgot to say when I first responded to this post but the blade, hilt, and sheath are all really nice. Well done Phil.reid. Where exactly did you say your flea market is located?

Agreed, beautiful knife!

phil.reid · 19th August 2023, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wildwolberine

Agreed, beautiful knife!

Lovel ndeed, photos dont do justice to how nice the knife is.

Sajen · 19th August 2023, 12:08 PM

Just to clarify, it's a beautiful blade. WWII period doesn't mean that it's one of the typical bring backs from this time, by far a different quality.

Ian · 20th August 2023, 12:24 AM

Hi Phil,

Another great find. I agree that this is from the Philippines, and with the reasoning that this knife may well be from the late 19th or early 20th C based on its style and quality. I do see a strong Spanish influence with its pierced ricasso. Whether it is from the Batangas/Lake Taal area or a little further north is open to debate, but that's a fine point of detail.

19th August 2023, 12:08 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,550	Just to clarify, it's a beautiful blade. WWII period doesn't mean that it's one of the typical bring backs from this time, by far a different quality.

20th August 2023, 12:24 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,041	Hi Phil, Another great find. I agree that this is from the Philippines, and with the reasoning that this knife may well be from the late 19th or early 20th C based on its style and quality. I do see a strong Spanish influence with its pierced ricasso. Whether it is from the Batangas/Lake Taal area or a little further north is open to debate, but that's a fine point of detail.