A Batangas Brass Bladed Dagger

Robert · 26th April 2016, 08:54 AM

This beautiful little copper bladed dagger was added to my collection by fellow forum member and good friend Ferguson AKA "Tito Gunong". Now that I have finally had a chance to do a little restoration work (replacing the missing toe piece) I thought I would post a few photos of it hopefully for the enjoyment of all. One of the strangest details of this piece is that the scabbard is made from one "solid" piece of wood. How this was done without cutting or splitting the wood into two sections to form the pocket that blade fits into is beyond me. I do not think that it could have been burnt in (a common practice for fitting hilts) as that would leave traces charring or darkening in the wood. Any suggestions on how this might have been accomplished or other comments on this piece would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Robert

26th April 2016, 08:54 AM	#15
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	This beautiful little copper bladed dagger was added to my collection by fellow forum member and good friend Ferguson AKA "Tito Gunong". Now that I have finally had a chance to do a little restoration work (replacing the missing toe piece) I thought I would post a few photos of it hopefully for the enjoyment of all. One of the strangest details of this piece is that the scabbard is made from one "solid" piece of wood. How this was done without cutting or splitting the wood into two sections to form the pocket that blade fits into is beyond me. I do not think that it could have been burnt in (a common practice for fitting hilts) as that would leave traces charring or darkening in the wood. Any suggestions on how this might have been accomplished or other comments on this piece would be greatly appreciated. Best, Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert; 1st May 2016 at 10:13 PM.