Philippine dagger - Katipunan?

Ferguson · 3rd April 2009, 12:49 AM

Just won this dagger on Ebay. I wanted it badly, and was fortunate. What caught my eye first were the symbols on the scabbard. The face in the sun was a common symbol of the Katipunan. Also the patina of the wood looks very nice, as does the tarnish on the (I hope) silver fittings. A few questions for my friends:

How common is it to have a PI dagger without a guard?
Do you think that this one is original, or the shield on the scabbard added later?
What is the proper pronunciation for Katipunan?

All thoughts, speculation, information, and opinions appreciated!

Steve

3rd April 2009, 12:49 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Philippine dagger - 1st Philippine Republic Just won this dagger on Ebay. I wanted it badly, and was fortunate. What caught my eye first were the symbols on the scabbard. The face in the sun was a common symbol of the Katipunan. Also the patina of the wood looks very nice, as does the tarnish on the (I hope) silver fittings. A few questions for my friends: How common is it to have a PI dagger without a guard? Do you think that this one is original, or the shield on the scabbard added later? What is the proper pronunciation for Katipunan? All thoughts, speculation, information, and opinions appreciated! Steve Last edited by Ferguson; 3rd April 2009 at 08:11 PM. Reason: Changed title