Interesting little dagger, wavy nonmetallic blade

Ian · 31st August 2025, 03:10 AM

Hi ww. An unusual knife which seems to have some age. the hilt and sheath are an older style that were made in Spanish Colonial times and pre-WWII. It’s not a recently made piece for those who travel. The dress is good quality—not fancy but well made. Judging by the dress, I think this is Ilokano and perhaps from Pangasinan or Ilocos del Sur. It might also be Kapangan but I think that is less likely. The possible significance of copper or copper alloy blades has been discussed previously and I have not heard of further possible uses for these. The general condition resembles knives from the late 19th-early 20th C.

31st August 2025, 03:10 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,469	Hi ww. An unusual knife which seems to have some age. the hilt and sheath are an older style that were made in Spanish Colonial times and pre-WWII. It’s not a recently made piece for those who travel. The dress is good quality—not fancy but well made. Judging by the dress, I think this is Ilokano and perhaps from Pangasinan or Ilocos del Sur. It might also be Kapangan but I think that is less likely. The possible significance of copper or copper alloy blades has been discussed previously and I have not heard of further possible uses for these. The general condition resembles knives from the late 19th-early 20th C.