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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: |
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Location: Greenville, NC
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Nice Battara! I really like the unique hilt carving. Was there a pommel cap??...almost seems to be missing one.
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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...... |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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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 |
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Your handle needed just a little bit of photoshop work so that we can actually see this carving. Nice!
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Another nice restoration job Battara. Lovely work on the pommel cap...right down your alley!
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Hi all,
I am the proud (and grateful) keeper of the dagger that Jose just restored. I have to say, it was great work! The problem is he does such great work I may keep him busy with a few more pieces (he is working on another right now) ![]() cheers, Michael |
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#8 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kernersville, NC, USA
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I love it, both the piece and the work! Congrats to the owner and the craftsman!
Steve |
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#9 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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well done, jose...................jimmy
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#10 |
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Didn't get it from me, I'm a terrible hoarder...just ask my wife, second thoughts please don't... just leads to hysterical shrieking and promises (lies) that I'll stop/sell etc.
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Yup!.........you're an addict alright.
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