Latest Philippine Dagger

Atlantia · 19th April 2011, 08:53 PM

Love it Robert!
Interesting form has almost a Pesh-Kabz feel to the blade.

You must have an amazing collection now?
Are their any left in the Philippines?

Robert · 19th April 2011, 09:55 PM

Carlos and Gene, Thank you both for your kind words. As far as its having a Pesh-Kabz feel to the blade I noticed this when I found the first one of this type that I have. Sadly I have been told that there are probably more of the older Philippine blades in this country and others than there are in the Philippines. Below are pictures of the first dagger of this type that I acquired. The main difference besides the shape of the hilt itself is that this one unlike the one above has a medial ridge on both sides of the blade and both edges are fully sharpen clear to the hilt. Unfortunately I do not have the scabbard for this one.

Thank you both again.

Robert

Atlantia · 19th April 2011, 10:24 PM

There are double edged Indian/Indo-Persian daggers with exactly that shape blade.
Not sure if they are called pesh-kabs or something else.
Imagine yours with a Jade hilt!

Battara · 19th April 2011, 10:34 PM

Nice and interesting piece! Like the "pesh"- type blade.

Atlantia · 19th April 2011, 10:39 PM

Like these

A double edged recurvy peshy yataghany thingy.

Atlantia · 19th April 2011, 10:43 PM

Robert, the second ones downward curving hilt makes it look even MORE Pesh-like.
Lovely form. The quality looks very good as well. How do they feel? Whats the balance like?

Sajen · 19th April 2011, 11:20 PM

Hello Robert,

"lovely" dagger!

Your collection of philippine daggers and swords shall have an outstanding level on items. When you don't have space anymore feel free to send a part of your collection to me!

Regards,

Detlef

19th April 2011, 09:55 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Carlos and Gene, Thank you both for your kind words. As far as its having a Pesh-Kabz feel to the blade I noticed this when I found the first one of this type that I have. Sadly I have been told that there are probably more of the older Philippine blades in this country and others than there are in the Philippines. Below are pictures of the first dagger of this type that I acquired. The main difference besides the shape of the hilt itself is that this one unlike the one above has a medial ridge on both sides of the blade and both edges are fully sharpen clear to the hilt. Unfortunately I do not have the scabbard for this one. Thank you both again. Robert Attached Images

19th April 2011, 10:39 PM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Like these A double edged recurvy peshy yataghany thingy. Attached Images

19th April 2011, 08:53 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Love it Robert! Interesting form has almost a Pesh-Kabz feel to the blade. You must have an amazing collection now? Are their any left in the Philippines?

19th April 2011, 10:24 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	There are double edged Indian/Indo-Persian daggers with exactly that shape blade. Not sure if they are called pesh-kabs or something else. Imagine yours with a Jade hilt!

19th April 2011, 10:34 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Nice and interesting piece! Like the "pesh"- type blade.

19th April 2011, 10:43 PM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Robert, the second ones downward curving hilt makes it look even MORE Pesh-like. Lovely form. The quality looks very good as well. How do they feel? Whats the balance like?

19th April 2011, 11:20 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Hello Robert, "lovely" dagger! Your collection of philippine daggers and swords shall have an outstanding level on items. When you don't have space anymore feel free to send a part of your collection to me! Regards, Detlef