Philippine 1st Republic/Katipunan Dagger(mislabeled auction)

carlos · 18th September 2010, 10:14 PM

Ahhhh!!! my heart is broken now!! very beatiful dagger, I love this type of dagger with katipunan symbols.
Thanks for posted the pictures.
best regards
carlos

Dimasalang · 19th September 2010, 12:29 AM

Sorry guys. I felt I dropped the ball on this one. I had no funds for this to begin with, so I should of passed this along to one of you all. Really kicking myself now! Kind of leaves a bitter taste in my mouth knowing it was sold off as an American piece when it was really something historical and it could of been had by some one from our group and by some one who knows what they have and would truly appreciate it. All we can do now is keep a couple photos for our records.

Battara · 19th September 2010, 01:15 AM

Well, at least we have the records for future research and understanding.........

KuKulzA28 · 19th September 2010, 03:40 AM

No big deal man, it's just some old dagger

It only has meaning for those who understand it

Perhaps it is a sad thing for it to be "lost", but hey, maybe the winner of that knife will inquire to others about its origins... and a guru will tell him it is NOT Masonic due to the symbols and that man will be referred to another guru, and another guru... until someone points him to the Katipunan... then he may sell it off in disgust or be enthralled by the rich and interesting history of revolutionary Philippines and learn about Bonafacio, Aguinaldo, the Pulajanes, the Moros, etc. and the great struggles and battles and hardships... and he may come to treasure that blade and be just one more person who has a keen interest and appreciation for Filipino history, martial craft, and perhaps old stuff in general.

just being positive

Dimasalang · 23rd September 2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

No big deal man, it's just some old dagger

It only has meaning for those who understand it

Perhaps it is a sad thing for it to be "lost", but hey, maybe the winner of that knife will inquire to others about its origins... and a guru will tell him it is NOT Masonic due to the symbols and that man will be referred to another guru, and another guru... until someone points him to the Katipunan... then he may sell it off in disgust or be enthralled by the rich and interesting history of revolutionary Philippines and learn about Bonafacio, Aguinaldo, the Pulajanes, the Moros, etc. and the great struggles and battles and hardships... and he may come to treasure that blade and be just one more person who has a keen interest and appreciation for Filipino history, martial craft, and perhaps old stuff in general.

just being positive

Thanks man..I kinda needed that. I've been a bit negative these days...and I've been telling myself to change my attitude and make myself think more positive. I figure I'll be a more positive happier person that way. Youre right, maybe that person will do more research and find out its real true history...and maybe make him realize the beauty of Philippine culture.

KuKulzA28 · 23rd September 2010, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimasalang

Thanks man..I kinda needed that. I've been a bit negative these days...and I've been telling myself to change my attitude and make myself think more positive. I figure I'll be a more positive happier person that way. Youre right, maybe that person will do more research and find out its real true history...and maybe make him realize the beauty of Philippine culture.

No problem. I have been a largely negative person for about 18 years... its only the last 2 years I've balanced out a bit. I got a little WW2 tourist talibon knife long ago... it was sold as something else. But even though they are poor examples of the true beauty of Filipino martial crafts and weapons, it sparked an interest in those islands' peoples, cultures, and warfare that continues now.

Battara · 23rd September 2010, 10:53 PM

Kukula28, you have a good point. I started researching weapons after I got them. I now research before, but especially after I get an item - more inspired.

18th September 2010, 10:14 PM	#1
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	Ahhhh!!! my heart is broken now!! very beatiful dagger, I love this type of dagger with katipunan symbols. Thanks for posted the pictures. best regards carlos

19th September 2010, 12:29 AM	#2
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	Sorry guys. I felt I dropped the ball on this one. I had no funds for this to begin with, so I should of passed this along to one of you all. Really kicking myself now! Kind of leaves a bitter taste in my mouth knowing it was sold off as an American piece when it was really something historical and it could of been had by some one from our group and by some one who knows what they have and would truly appreciate it. All we can do now is keep a couple photos for our records.

19th September 2010, 01:15 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Well, at least we have the records for future research and understanding.........

19th September 2010, 03:40 AM	#4
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	No big deal man, it's just some old dagger It only has meaning for those who understand it Perhaps it is a sad thing for it to be "lost", but hey, maybe the winner of that knife will inquire to others about its origins... and a guru will tell him it is NOT Masonic due to the symbols and that man will be referred to another guru, and another guru... until someone points him to the Katipunan... then he may sell it off in disgust or be enthralled by the rich and interesting history of revolutionary Philippines and learn about Bonafacio, Aguinaldo, the Pulajanes, the Moros, etc. and the great struggles and battles and hardships... and he may come to treasure that blade and be just one more person who has a keen interest and appreciation for Filipino history, martial craft, and perhaps old stuff in general. just being positive

23rd September 2010, 10:53 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Kukula28, you have a good point. I started researching weapons after I got them. I now research before, but especially after I get an item - more inspired.