Powder-Monkeys Knife

Robert · 2nd May 2016, 06:08 AM

Here are a few photos of what I believe to be a true powder-monkeys knife from the Philippines. The actual age of this piece is unknown to me and the seller had no information on it or its previous owner other than to say that it was purchased from an estate sale. Other than turning the guard to its correct position (the hilt was loose from the blade when it arrived) I have only cleaned and oiled the scabbard and wooden section of the hilt. Later I will replace the small brass band now missing from the tip of the scabbard. There are marks in the wood as evidence that one was originally there to keep the end of the scabbard together and the short nail that was supposed to hold it in place is still in the back half of the scabbard as well. I must also repair a break in the guard where the tang passes through before reattaching the hilt in a more permanent manner. The total length of the knife is 12-3/4 inches, the "copper" blade has a single beveled cutting edge, is 8-1/2 inches in length, 1-1/8 inches wide at the hilt and is 3/8 inch thick. All in all a very heavily built piece. This knife would serve well for cutting open powder bags as well as cutting fuse without the problem of producing sparks. I will be posting more photos of this unusual knife as the work on it progresses. Any comments or information that anyone would like to share on this piece would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Robert

2nd May 2016, 06:08 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Powder-Monkeys Knife Here are a few photos of what I believe to be a true powder-monkeys knife from the Philippines. The actual age of this piece is unknown to me and the seller had no information on it or its previous owner other than to say that it was purchased from an estate sale. Other than turning the guard to its correct position (the hilt was loose from the blade when it arrived) I have only cleaned and oiled the scabbard and wooden section of the hilt. Later I will replace the small brass band now missing from the tip of the scabbard. There are marks in the wood as evidence that one was originally there to keep the end of the scabbard together and the short nail that was supposed to hold it in place is still in the back half of the scabbard as well. I must also repair a break in the guard where the tang passes through before reattaching the hilt in a more permanent manner. The total length of the knife is 12-3/4 inches, the "copper" blade has a single beveled cutting edge, is 8-1/2 inches in length, 1-1/8 inches wide at the hilt and is 3/8 inch thick. All in all a very heavily built piece. This knife would serve well for cutting open powder bags as well as cutting fuse without the problem of producing sparks. I will be posting more photos of this unusual knife as the work on it progresses. Any comments or information that anyone would like to share on this piece would be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 2nd May 2016 at 07:44 AM.