flaming blade old dagger

Rich · 1st September 2005, 10:09 PM

Not my area, but I suspect this is a Moro spear head that someone has
stuck a handle on to convert it to a knife. I'm sure others will voice
their opinions; hopefully more knowledgeable than I.

Rich S

Battara · 2nd September 2005, 07:32 AM

I agree with Rich, it looks like one of the Moro waved spearheads, although the bottom of the blade ends in a non-traditional fashion.

fernando · 3rd September 2005, 01:38 AM

Thank you both gentlemen for the important info. This explains why the handle was so unbalanced for such a heavy blade.
Any guess on its age ? Can i advance 19th. century ? I mean both blade and handle mounting, as the condition of the ferrule and the wood ( i've pictured the best part ) shows it's not a contemporary job.
Is it possible that this type of spear was used in Timor ? I wonder how this piece showed up so distantly as Portugal ... Timor was our last connection over there.
Thank you for further help.

Justin · 3rd September 2005, 03:32 AM

I also agree,very cool Moro spear head. Congratulations!

1st September 2005, 10:09 PM	#1
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Not my area, but I suspect this is a Moro spear head that someone has stuck a handle on to convert it to a knife. I'm sure others will voice their opinions; hopefully more knowledgeable than I. Rich S

2nd September 2005, 07:32 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	I agree with Rich, it looks like one of the Moro waved spearheads, although the bottom of the blade ends in a non-traditional fashion.

3rd September 2005, 01:38 AM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you both gentlemen for the important info. This explains why the handle was so unbalanced for such a heavy blade. Any guess on its age ? Can i advance 19th. century ? I mean both blade and handle mounting, as the condition of the ferrule and the wood ( i've pictured the best part ) shows it's not a contemporary job. Is it possible that this type of spear was used in Timor ? I wonder how this piece showed up so distantly as Portugal ... Timor was our last connection over there. Thank you for further help.

3rd September 2005, 03:32 AM	#4
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 184	I also agree,very cool Moro spear head. Congratulations!