Katipunan dagger?

Robert · 4th July 2013, 04:30 AM

Hello Michael, Welcome to the forum and congratulations on this great addition to your collection. I agree that this is of Ilocanos origin as Jose has pointed out. Most of the daggers that I have seen that are of southern origin either have a tang that does not extend completely through the hilt or if they do they do not usually have the bead on the very end of the hilt like yours does. This is just a personal observation and if incorrect I am sure someone with more knowledge on the subject will correct me. I have one item that has the same F engraved on it but not the rest of the floral design that your has. A very nice find and wonderful addition to your collection.

Best,
Robert

mdp10003 · 4th July 2013, 04:36 AM

Wow Robert, that is a very nice blade! I am partial to the ones that are engraved or have markings that connect it to Katipunan or the Philippine Republican Army! Thanks also (and to Jose) for schooling me on the differences between the northern Ilocos and the Tagalog styles.

Battara · 6th July 2013, 05:23 AM

Here is my example of this same type of dagger from Ilocos Norte. Notice the waves, the hilt style, and the back inscription in Spanish stating it was made in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. On the other side it also has the emblem of the 1st Philippine Republic.

4th July 2013, 04:30 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Michael, Welcome to the forum and congratulations on this great addition to your collection. I agree that this is of Ilocanos origin as Jose has pointed out. Most of the daggers that I have seen that are of southern origin either have a tang that does not extend completely through the hilt or if they do they do not usually have the bead on the very end of the hilt like yours does. This is just a personal observation and if incorrect I am sure someone with more knowledge on the subject will correct me. I have one item that has the same F engraved on it but not the rest of the floral design that your has. A very nice find and wonderful addition to your collection. Best, Robert Attached Images

6th July 2013, 05:23 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Here is my example of this same type of dagger from Ilocos Norte. Notice the waves, the hilt style, and the back inscription in Spanish stating it was made in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. On the other side it also has the emblem of the 1st Philippine Republic. Attached Images

4th July 2013, 04:36 AM	#2
mdp10003 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28	Wow Robert, that is a very nice blade! I am partial to the ones that are engraved or have markings that connect it to Katipunan or the Philippine Republican Army! Thanks also (and to Jose) for schooling me on the differences between the northern Ilocos and the Tagalog styles.