Knife for ID

Iliad · 14th October 2012, 08:19 AM

Hi all,
Here are pics of a recently acquired small knife. I am almost embarassed at posting pics of such an uninteresting knife, but am still trying to increase my small knowledge of edged weapons. Perhaps a member will recognise the style and be able to tell me the country of origin?
Thanks heaps guys.
Best,
Brian

Sajen · 14th October 2012, 09:43 AM

It is from the Philippines, Luzon IMHO. More knowledge members will be able to tell you more.

Regards,

Detlef

Robert · 14th October 2012, 04:43 PM

I'm in total agreement with Detlef on this one. I have one just like it, only the diamond shaped side panels on mine are in silver.

Regards,
Robert

VANDOO · 14th October 2012, 05:33 PM

I AGREE LUZON I THINK OF THIS FORM AS A BOWIE KNIFE. PERHAPS FROM AMERICAN INFLUENCES BUT NOT SURE OF THAT. WITH LUCK A PHILIPPINE BOWIE COPLLECTOR IS OUT THERE TO PIN DOWN THE TIME AND PLACE OF THESE INTERESTING FIGHTING KNIVES. WHILE THEY ARE ATTRACTIVE ENOUGH TO INTEREST A TOURIST THESE WERE WELL MADE FOR USE, AT LEAST THOSE I HAVE HANDLED WERE. NICE ONE

Robert · 15th October 2012, 12:54 AM

I totally agree Berry, these are NOT your average piece of tourist junk but quite serviceable knives. All of the ones that I have handled are very well made and of good quality steel. Having the original sheath is also a plus. Real users, not just something for show. From what I can tell these seem to have appeared around WWII.
Regards,
Robert

Iliad · 15th October 2012, 07:15 AM

Thank you, gentlemen, for your prompt and informative replies. I have learned just a little more!
Best,
Brian

14th October 2012, 08:19 AM	#1
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Knife for ID Hi all, Here are pics of a recently acquired small knife. I am almost embarassed at posting pics of such an uninteresting knife, but am still trying to increase my small knowledge of edged weapons. Perhaps a member will recognise the style and be able to tell me the country of origin? Thanks heaps guys. Best, Brian Attached Images

14th October 2012, 09:43 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,483	It is from the Philippines, Luzon IMHO. More knowledge members will be able to tell you more. Regards, Detlef

14th October 2012, 04:43 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I'm in total agreement with Detlef on this one. I have one just like it, only the diamond shaped side panels on mine are in silver. Regards, Robert

14th October 2012, 05:33 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I AGREE LUZON I THINK OF THIS FORM AS A BOWIE KNIFE. PERHAPS FROM AMERICAN INFLUENCES BUT NOT SURE OF THAT. WITH LUCK A PHILIPPINE BOWIE COPLLECTOR IS OUT THERE TO PIN DOWN THE TIME AND PLACE OF THESE INTERESTING FIGHTING KNIVES. WHILE THEY ARE ATTRACTIVE ENOUGH TO INTEREST A TOURIST THESE WERE WELL MADE FOR USE, AT LEAST THOSE I HAVE HANDLED WERE. NICE ONE

15th October 2012, 12:54 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I totally agree Berry, these are NOT your average piece of tourist junk but quite serviceable knives. All of the ones that I have handled are very well made and of good quality steel. Having the original sheath is also a plus. Real users, not just something for show. From what I can tell these seem to have appeared around WWII. Regards, Robert

15th October 2012, 07:15 AM	#6
Iliad Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 187	Thank you, gentlemen, for your prompt and informative replies. I have learned just a little more! Best, Brian