Philippine Dagger For Consideration
Hi All,
Here is a dagger from my collection which also features dual concave rebates at the forte. The sides of the blade at the concavities are flat (about 1/8" [3.175mm] thick). Given the style of the sheath and the engraved decoration on the blade at the forte, I had always considered the piece to be from the Philippines. The blade measures about 12.875" (327.025mm) long and is of flattened diamond cross section until the engraved design. The iron cross guard is octagonal and measures about 1.5" high x .875" wide (38.1 x 22.225mm). The hilt (with pommel) measures about 4.25" (107.95mm) and is, save for the brass spiral wrap, iron. The pommel is a roughly circular, incised disk. It is surmounted by a flat iron washer which holds the peened over tang.
Sincerely,
RobT
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