A Batangas Brass Bladed Dagger

Robert · 5th December 2015, 10:01 PM

Hello Ian, The strange kris sword was sold on epray a year or two ago. As for its original use I could only guess. It does not look all that fanciful to me after looking at some of the other odd kris that have adorned these pages over the years. I do wonder though if the present guard is original to it or not as it looks a little out of place with the rest of the sword. I would love to someday be able to visit the Philippines and visit that area. Here are a couple of photos of Lake Taal gleaned form the internet.

Best,
Robert

mdp10003 · 6th December 2015, 04:18 PM

Hi! I don't think it is Lake Taal - it refers to the town of Taal, Batangas. It is a small town with the biggest Basilica in Asia, and was also home to several revolutionary families, including the Apacible and Agoncillo and Diokno families. So who knows, that dagger may have revolutionary roots!

Sajen · 6th December 2015, 04:46 PM

Here some stuff to read regarding Taal: http://www.philippine-islands.ph/en/...ilippines.html

5th December 2015, 10:01 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Ian, The strange kris sword was sold on epray a year or two ago. As for its original use I could only guess. It does not look all that fanciful to me after looking at some of the other odd kris that have adorned these pages over the years. I do wonder though if the present guard is original to it or not as it looks a little out of place with the rest of the sword. I would love to someday be able to visit the Philippines and visit that area. Here are a couple of photos of Lake Taal gleaned form the internet. Best, Robert Attached Images

6th December 2015, 04:18 PM	#2
mdp10003 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 28	Taal Hi! I don't think it is Lake Taal - it refers to the town of Taal, Batangas. It is a small town with the biggest Basilica in Asia, and was also home to several revolutionary families, including the Apacible and Agoncillo and Diokno families. So who knows, that dagger may have revolutionary roots!

6th December 2015, 04:46 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	Here some stuff to read regarding Taal: http://www.philippine-islands.ph/en/...ilippines.html