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Well folks, here is yet another Spanish influenced dagger from the Philippines in the style that I like so much. Late 19th or early 20th century. The wooden sheath is covered with an unknown material and has metal at the throat and tip. The guard and grip fittings are steel. The grip itself appears to be either horn, bone or ? I have not received this yet so I'm not really sure of the grip material. The triangular blade seems to be in fair condition with oxidation and possibly some pitting. It is definitely in need of a good cleaning. The dagger has a total length of 13-3/4". The blade is 9-1/2" in length, 1-1/4" in width and the hilt is 4-1/4". The sheath itself measures 10". Has anyone seen (for lack of a better term) the red pom-pom type decoration that is on this sheath before?
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Beautiful! Is it tortoise shell on the scabbard? I guess you'll have to wait til you receive it to tell. Very nice.
Steve |
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Wish to see this puppy when you cleaned it. Very nice!! Congrats
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The handle material looks like bone to me with some filler. Brass bands on the scabbard of either wood or turtle shell.
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Jose,
If the scabbard is turtle shell is there any way of repairing any damage it might have? (He asks hoping you will say yes and want to take on another project) ![]() Robert |
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Well.....yes it is possible....I would need to have it in hand and do a little research.
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Jose, Great!!
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I have seen "pom-pom" decor on PI pieces before, like on my datu Mandaya dagger and on some Igorot clothing. It's meaning -
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Hi everyone. Thank you all for your comments so far. The dagger arrived today and I am extremely happy with it.
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Here are a few pictures and as usual they are not the best. The throat of the scabbard is wrapped in rawhide. The fittings I believe are copper and it is missing four of the bands, one piece of the turtle shell and there is serious damage to one other piece. I have done a light cleaning to the dagger as I'm not to sure on what to use or how to clean what looks like blued steel without doing damage to the finish.
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BEAUTIFUL KNIFE!!! I THINK YOU HAVE BUY A GOOD ADQUISITION. IN THE FORM OF THE KNIFE REMEMBER TO ME THE TYPICAL KNIVES FROM ALBACETE. I HAVE ONE SIMILAR.
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Carlos,
Thank you for your kind words. I am really fascinated with these Spanish influenced weapons from the Philippines. If you would, please post a picture of your knife as I would really like to see it. Robert |
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