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Robert · 22nd December 2007, 03:09 AM

Hi Kino,
I can't say for sure that this was ever a bayonet but I can say that this blade type is not that uncommon. I have a few that are flat on one side and double beveled on the other. As far as the missing part of the pommel goes I would think that it could have been of a flattened ball style maybe with scollops like on the raised section right behind the guard. The dagger looks more Spanish to me than Philippine. I wonder if the SA on the blade could possibly stand for Spain Albacete? (I hope I have this spelled correctly) One other thing is the grip being made of brass which is common for Spanish daggers but very uncommon for Philippine daggers. Most Philippine daggers that I have seen had grips made of horn or wood. I would think its age to be late 19th century. I hope this is of some help. Other forum members with more knowledge can give you a better answer on its exact country of origin. Overall a very nice dagger, nice score.

Robert

22nd December 2007, 03:09 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Kino, I can't say for sure that this was ever a bayonet but I can say that this blade type is not that uncommon. I have a few that are flat on one side and double beveled on the other. As far as the missing part of the pommel goes I would think that it could have been of a flattened ball style maybe with scollops like on the raised section right behind the guard. The dagger looks more Spanish to me than Philippine. I wonder if the SA on the blade could possibly stand for Spain Albacete? (I hope I have this spelled correctly) One other thing is the grip being made of brass which is common for Spanish daggers but very uncommon for Philippine daggers. Most Philippine daggers that I have seen had grips made of horn or wood. I would think its age to be late 19th century. I hope this is of some help. Other forum members with more knowledge can give you a better answer on its exact country of origin. Overall a very nice dagger, nice score. Robert Last edited by Robert Coleman; 22nd December 2007 at 05:06 AM.