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3rd April 2007, 01:43 AM | #1 |
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Katipunan Officers dagger
I got this puppy from our good friend Rsword (Maraming Salamat Dude!) Spunger and I saw this at the Lousville show back in Feb and we both think it is Katipunan. I also think it is an officer's dagger. The blade rings with struck, the mounts are all made of brass, the hilt itself is made of horn, and the scabbard is leather with silver mounts. I tore out the remnants of barely remaining brass twist wire on the hilt and replaced them with full twist wire and replaced the missing brass flat wire strip.
Thought I'd share for comments. Pictures sent to Rick for resizing. Enjoy - Jose Last edited by Rick; 3rd April 2007 at 04:42 PM. |
4th April 2007, 01:30 AM | #2 |
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Hi Battera,
Like you often say, Nice Puppy!! If you ever want to part with this piece please let me know. Total agreement on it's origin. Nice work on restoration. Are both sides of the blade the same or is one side flat? Again a very nice addition to your collection. Robert |
4th April 2007, 01:43 AM | #3 |
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ah yes! the famous "it could be want you want it to be" dagger...
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4th April 2007, 06:59 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Robert. Both Spunjer's eyes and mine popped when we saw it.
Spunjer what do you mean? |
4th April 2007, 07:42 PM | #5 |
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lol, i was quoting the seller...
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4th April 2007, 09:34 PM | #6 |
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It's a nice dagger but it just isn't my cup of tea. Reminds of the a WW2 British commando dagger.
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5th April 2007, 01:02 AM | #7 | |
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Robert, it is not flat on the other side but the cross section is a diamond shape. A well made puppy. |
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