Copper Dagger - from where?

David R · 10th September 2021, 01:15 PM

Going by what I have seen here on this site, it's Philippine and specifically for use against supernatural threats.

Rick · 10th September 2021, 06:00 PM

I'd be quite interested in knowing more about the occult uses of these non-ferrous daggers. This one is brass.

Ren Ren · 10th September 2021, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David R

Going by what I have seen here on this site, it's Philippine and specifically for use against supernatural threats.

There is a widespread belief among many peoples of Southeast Asia that objects that do not have destructive power among people have it in the world of spirits. For example, daggers with a specially blunted blade.

Ian · 11th September 2021, 02:04 AM

Hi Jose,

I also think your knife is from the Philippines--Central or Northern Luzon. Rick's is a bit harder to place given the hilt style, but could also be from the Philippines. Apart from a non-specific "spiritual purpose," I don't have anything to contribute. Sorry.

Ian

Sajen · 11th September 2021, 10:59 AM

Hello Jose,
Another vote for Philippines and Luzon.

The one from Rick is from Batangas I guess, see this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=copper

Regards,
Detlef

ausjulius · 11th September 2021, 03:18 PM

those nonferrous bladed knives are a cultural thing among malayian cultures though out south east asia.. its for "fighting spirits" ive seen people in the 21st century carrying small brass, copper or sliver kris around rolled up in their sarongs to protect from bad magic . ect

Bob A · 11th September 2021, 05:11 PM

I've noticed that people in North America wear articles of clothing impregnated with copper wire, and copper bracelets, to rid themselves of pain demons in their joints, or to ward off same.

Apparently the groups involved are more primitive than the bulk of the population, as they can only obtain these articles by watching late-night broadcast TV.

Ren Ren · 11th September 2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob A

I've noticed that people in North America wear articles of clothing impregnated with copper wire, and copper bracelets, to rid themselves of pain demons in their joints, or to ward off same.

Apparently the groups involved are more primitive than the bulk of the population, as they can only obtain these articles by watching late-night broadcast TV.

Hi Bob! It is for this reason that I do not want to dive into details

Battara · 11th September 2021, 11:58 PM

Thank you folks. I'll land on Luzon, but musty admit that I haven't seen a copper knife like this from the Philippines, or any PI knife like this.

However, I agree with the copper being used to dispel evil spirits.

I got this hoping that it might still be Filipino, but knowing the risk it might not. Now to figure out the meaning of "FDM"..........

10th September 2021, 06:00 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,264	I'd be quite interested in knowing more about the occult uses of these non-ferrous daggers. This one is brass. Attached Images

11th September 2021, 10:59 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,545	Hello Jose, Another vote for Philippines and Luzon. The one from Rick is from Batangas I guess, see this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=copper Regards, Detlef Attached Images Last edited by Sajen; 11th September 2021 at 11:10 AM. Reason: add pictures

10th September 2021, 01:15 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,053	Going by what I have seen here on this site, it's Philippine and specifically for use against supernatural threats.

11th September 2021, 02:04 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,041	Hi Jose, I also think your knife is from the Philippines--Central or Northern Luzon. Rick's is a bit harder to place given the hilt style, but could also be from the Philippines. Apart from a non-specific "spiritual purpose," I don't have anything to contribute. Sorry. Ian

11th September 2021, 03:18 PM	#6
ausjulius Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: musorian territory Posts: 415	those nonferrous bladed knives are a cultural thing among malayian cultures though out south east asia.. its for "fighting spirits" ive seen people in the 21st century carrying small brass, copper or sliver kris around rolled up in their sarongs to protect from bad magic . ect

11th September 2021, 05:11 PM	#7
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 415	I've noticed that people in North America wear articles of clothing impregnated with copper wire, and copper bracelets, to rid themselves of pain demons in their joints, or to ward off same. Apparently the groups involved are more primitive than the bulk of the population, as they can only obtain these articles by watching late-night broadcast TV.

11th September 2021, 11:58 PM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Thank you folks. I'll land on Luzon, but musty admit that I haven't seen a copper knife like this from the Philippines, or any PI knife like this. However, I agree with the copper being used to dispel evil spirits. I got this hoping that it might still be Filipino, but knowing the risk it might not. Now to figure out the meaning of "FDM"..........