Opinion about dagger

ThePepperSkull · 7th June 2012, 03:00 AM

Very nice example, but I echo lew's statement, that it doesn't have a scabbard and the nut at the buttend is not original..... So you're better off sending it over to me

No?

Okay, it was worth a shot

carlos · 8th June 2012, 04:16 PM

Thanks all for your answers!!! I had doubts to bid or not, finally I didn´t bid adn after that I saw the auction relisted, to 99 $ buy it now and I bought it.
When arrived I will post more pictures

Thanks again
carlos

Battara · 8th June 2012, 05:09 PM

As I said it is a nice piece. Robert is right - the silver strip in the hilt needs to be polished to see it and the end needs a silver screw in cap.

You got it at a great buy.

One other thing - I doubt there is any silver plating on it.

DaveA · 10th June 2012, 01:39 AM

For comparison, here is a very similar knife in my collection, a Katipunan Officer's Dagger, probably from the Batangas region of the Philippines, circa revolution of 1889-1902. Unlike the officers who carried blades of this type, rank and file members of Katipuna typically carried a bolo tabak (machete).

This knife is 14 inches in overall length. The diamond cross-section blade is 9.5 inches long. Brass guard. The dark hilt is turned kamagong or carabao horn and inlaid with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is leather, in fine condition, with silver mounts.

Sajen · 10th June 2012, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveA

Unlike the officers who carried blades of this type, rank and file members of Katipuna typically carried a bolo tabak (machete).

Hello Dave,

since you seems to be sure about this I think you have seen a picture or more where you can see this. Can you post this picture?

Regards,

Detlef

8th June 2012, 04:16 PM	#2
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	Thanks Thanks all for your answers!!! I had doubts to bid or not, finally I didn´t bid adn after that I saw the auction relisted, to 99 $ buy it now and I bought it. When arrived I will post more pictures Thanks again carlos

10th June 2012, 01:39 AM	#4
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	Katipunan Officer's Dagger For comparison, here is a very similar knife in my collection, a Katipunan Officer's Dagger, probably from the Batangas region of the Philippines, circa revolution of 1889-1902. Unlike the officers who carried blades of this type, rank and file members of Katipuna typically carried a bolo tabak (machete). This knife is 14 inches in overall length. The diamond cross-section blade is 9.5 inches long. Brass guard. The dark hilt is turned kamagong or carabao horn and inlaid with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is leather, in fine condition, with silver mounts. Attached Images

7th June 2012, 03:00 AM	#1
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Very nice example, but I echo lew's statement, that it doesn't have a scabbard and the nut at the buttend is not original..... So you're better off sending it over to me No? Okay, it was worth a shot

8th June 2012, 05:09 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	As I said it is a nice piece. Robert is right - the silver strip in the hilt needs to be polished to see it and the end needs a silver screw in cap. You got it at a great buy. One other thing - I doubt there is any silver plating on it.