Philippine dagger - Katipunan?

Gavin Nugent · 3rd April 2009, 02:13 AM

Nice piece, they do look like silver fittings too.

One question though, as I know little about these, in the second large image, the diagonal lines, are they indicative of anything on particular?

Gav

Robert · 3rd April 2009, 03:16 AM

Gav, If you are talking about the lines on the blade right below the hilt they are there because the blade looks to have been made from a file.
Jose, If the triangle had K's in the corners instead of what looks like stars would it then represent the Katipunan?

Robert

Ferguson · 3rd April 2009, 09:58 AM

Thank you gentlemen for your replies. Jose, I'm sure you are correct after further searches on your suggestion of the Malolos government. The triangular symbol with the sun and 3 stars in the corner was part of the flag designed by Aguinaldo in 1898. There's some debate about the exact dimensions and precise colors. Interesting article here http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ph-hist.html

I was thinking Ilocos Norte, but know so little that I didn't want to presume. I'm reading some Philippine history, but unfortunately don't retain as much as I did when younger.

Again, thank you all. Can't wait to get this one in hand!

Steve
(flag image and article by Manuel L. Quezon III)

carlos · 3rd April 2009, 04:29 PM

Congratulations Steve!!very beatiful sword, this type of piece are one of my favourites!! I think this symbol is from Katipunan , a great piece!! You are a happy man!!
Best regards
Carlos

3rd April 2009, 02:13 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice Nice piece, they do look like silver fittings too. One question though, as I know little about these, in the second large image, the diagonal lines, are they indicative of anything on particular? Gav

3rd April 2009, 09:58 AM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thank you gentlemen for your replies. Jose, I'm sure you are correct after further searches on your suggestion of the Malolos government. The triangular symbol with the sun and 3 stars in the corner was part of the flag designed by Aguinaldo in 1898. There's some debate about the exact dimensions and precise colors. Interesting article here http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ph-hist.html I was thinking Ilocos Norte, but know so little that I didn't want to presume. I'm reading some Philippine history, but unfortunately don't retain as much as I did when younger. Again, thank you all. Can't wait to get this one in hand! Steve (flag image and article by Manuel L. Quezon III) Attached Images

3rd April 2009, 04:29 PM	#4
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	CONGRATULATIONS!! Congratulations Steve!!very beatiful sword, this type of piece are one of my favourites!! I think this symbol is from Katipunan , a great piece!! You are a happy man!! Best regards Carlos

3rd April 2009, 03:16 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Gav, If you are talking about the lines on the blade right below the hilt they are there because the blade looks to have been made from a file. Jose, If the triangle had K's in the corners instead of what looks like stars would it then represent the Katipunan? Robert