Spanish Dirk?

RobT · 29th July 2020, 06:18 PM

Ian,

I have a dagger just like yours and, like yours, mine is missing the hilt wrap. I have seen a few of these daggers over the years, so I guess that they are popular but I don't ever recall seeing one with the hilt wrap present. Perhaps the sheath for my dagger will help to confirm your surmise of origin or even narrow it down a bit.

Sincerely,
RobT

Ian · 30th July 2020, 12:46 AM

Hi RobT,

Yes, a twin for mine. The scabbard could be from the Philippines, although the belt loop looks more Mexican. On looking back through my records, the sale receipt had a note "Mexican?", and now I'm not so sure it is from the Philippines. In either case, "Spanish Colonial" would fit.

Ian.

Ian · 9th August 2020, 09:38 AM

Another small Filipino dagger (bottom) with this blade profile. I'm confident this one is of an Ilokano style and made either in Northern or Central Luzon.

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shayde78 · 15th October 2020, 07:48 PM

Thanks all - seems 'Spanish Colonial' is a good general point of origin, with Philippines being the most likely specific origin. good sleuthing work, everyone.

29th July 2020, 06:18 PM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 609	Sheath May Help Ian, I have a dagger just like yours and, like yours, mine is missing the hilt wrap. I have seen a few of these daggers over the years, so I guess that they are popular but I don't ever recall seeing one with the hilt wrap present. Perhaps the sheath for my dagger will help to confirm your surmise of origin or even narrow it down a bit. Sincerely, RobT Attached Images

9th August 2020, 09:38 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,654	Another small Filipino dagger (bottom) with this blade profile. I'm confident this one is of an Ilokano style and made either in Northern or Central Luzon. . Attached Images

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30th July 2020, 12:46 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,654	Hi RobT, Yes, a twin for mine. The scabbard could be from the Philippines, although the belt loop looks more Mexican. On looking back through my records, the sale receipt had a note "Mexican?", and now I'm not so sure it is from the Philippines. In either case, "Spanish Colonial" would fit. Ian.

15th October 2020, 07:48 PM	#4
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Thanks all - seems 'Spanish Colonial' is a good general point of origin, with Philippines being the most likely specific origin. good sleuthing work, everyone.