Philippine Insurrection sword ??

Sajen · 16th June 2014, 10:10 PM

Also from me congratulation! Very nice Luzon piece. How long is it that you call it sword? Would like to see pictures when you have cleaned the blade.

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 17th June 2014, 01:32 AM

Thanks gentlemen ; the total length is about 23 inches.

Battara · 17th June 2014, 02:29 AM

I would also add that this might be from Illokos Norte, making this Ilokano.

Also good carving, using their form of "okie" motif.

Robert · 17th June 2014, 04:20 PM

Sorry it has taken me so long to post a reply about your very nice new addition to your collection, but I was trying to locate a photo of the hilt of one of my daggers to add for comparison to your sword/long dagger. As you can see the carving on the two hilts is very similar in their detailing. I am in total agreement with what has been said so far about your piece so I cannot really add anything new to the discussion. Again, my congratulations to you for your great luck in finding this.

Best,
Robert

P.S.
I want to mention that the horn hilt on my dagger is actually as dark as your example and that the only reason it looks this light is because of the lighting used to try to bring out the detailing when the photo was taken.

drac2k · 17th June 2014, 09:56 PM

Not only are handles similar, but the guards appear to be as well and to be made of brass. Can we see more of the blade on your very nice dagger/sword ?

Robert · 17th June 2014, 10:26 PM

Now that I have remembered what I named the file that the photos are in, no problem at all. My dagger is a simple straight bladed one unlike yours with its kris styled blade.

drac2k · 18th June 2014, 02:07 AM

Thanks for the pictures of your very nice dagger; is the medial ridge down the center on both sides as it appears ?

17th June 2014, 04:20 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Sorry it has taken me so long to post a reply about your very nice new addition to your collection, but I was trying to locate a photo of the hilt of one of my daggers to add for comparison to your sword/long dagger. As you can see the carving on the two hilts is very similar in their detailing. I am in total agreement with what has been said so far about your piece so I cannot really add anything new to the discussion. Again, my congratulations to you for your great luck in finding this. Best, Robert P.S. I want to mention that the horn hilt on my dagger is actually as dark as your example and that the only reason it looks this light is because of the lighting used to try to bring out the detailing when the photo was taken. Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 17th June 2014 at 04:34 PM.

17th June 2014, 10:26 PM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Now that I have remembered what I named the file that the photos are in, no problem at all. My dagger is a simple straight bladed one unlike yours with its kris styled blade. Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 17th June 2014 at 10:57 PM.

16th June 2014, 10:10 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Also from me congratulation! Very nice Luzon piece. How long is it that you call it sword? Would like to see pictures when you have cleaned the blade. Regards, Detlef

17th June 2014, 01:32 AM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks gentlemen ; the total length is about 23 inches.

17th June 2014, 02:29 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I would also add that this might be from Illokos Norte, making this Ilokano. Also good carving, using their form of "okie" motif.

17th June 2014, 09:56 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Not only are handles similar, but the guards appear to be as well and to be made of brass. Can we see more of the blade on your very nice dagger/sword ?

18th June 2014, 02:07 AM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Thanks for the pictures of your very nice dagger; is the medial ridge down the center on both sides as it appears ?