Philippine 1st Republic Dagger Restored

Battara · 10th August 2013, 10:02 PM

Got this dagger from "imas560" for restoration. It is a unique piece from the the turn of the century during the Philippine-American War/1st Philippine Republic. The tang goes all the way through the hilt, but unlike most of these pieces, this has carving in the wood hilt and scabbard. I posted this also for our research records.

Lots of active rust and a missing silver top. Here are pictures of the original condition in which I received it:

CharlesS · 10th August 2013, 10:10 PM

Nice Battara! I really like the unique hilt carving. Was there a pommel cap??...almost seems to be missing one.

Battara · 10th August 2013, 10:27 PM

Here it is restored. I took off the active rust and repolished the blade to what it was or close to it.

I also made the end cap and had to make tiny brass nails replacing the missing ones that keep the silver mounts in place (and match those that remained). At the same time I polished the silver mounts. You can see the classic triangle with sun face and 3 stars.

Notice the wood carvings. I am wondering if they indicate this piece is Visayan or nearby......

Sajen · 10th August 2013, 10:48 PM

Like usual great restore work, congrats! And now it is a very very nice dagger, congrats Imas for owning such a nice piece!

Regards,

Detlef

David · 10th August 2013, 10:56 PM

Your handle needed just a little bit of photoshop work so that we can actually see this carving. Nice!

CharlesS · 11th August 2013, 01:41 AM

Another nice restoration job Battara. Lovely work on the pommel cap...right down your alley!

10th August 2013, 10:02 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Philippine 1st Republic Dagger Restored Got this dagger from "imas560" for restoration. It is a unique piece from the the turn of the century during the Philippine-American War/1st Philippine Republic. The tang goes all the way through the hilt, but unlike most of these pieces, this has carving in the wood hilt and scabbard. I posted this also for our research records. Lots of active rust and a missing silver top. Here are pictures of the original condition in which I received it: Attached Images

10th August 2013, 10:27 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Here it is restored. I took off the active rust and repolished the blade to what it was or close to it. I also made the end cap and had to make tiny brass nails replacing the missing ones that keep the silver mounts in place (and match those that remained). At the same time I polished the silver mounts. You can see the classic triangle with sun face and 3 stars. Notice the wood carvings. I am wondering if they indicate this piece is Visayan or nearby...... Attached Images

10th August 2013, 10:56 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,121	Your handle needed just a little bit of photoshop work so that we can actually see this carving. Nice! Attached Images

10th August 2013, 10:10 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Nice Battara! I really like the unique hilt carving. Was there a pommel cap??...almost seems to be missing one.

10th August 2013, 10:48 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,770	Like usual great restore work, congrats! And now it is a very very nice dagger, congrats Imas for owning such a nice piece! Regards, Detlef

11th August 2013, 01:41 AM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Another nice restoration job Battara. Lovely work on the pommel cap...right down your alley!