Dagger from Philippines ?

Dimasalang · 23rd April 2009, 06:48 PM

Another great find Carlos! Why cant I find these things?

I envy you.

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Originally Posted by David

I agree that the blade looks Filipino, but i have never seen a sheath like that from that area so i am hesitant. Definitely has that Spanish influence, but maybe from a different colony.

Beautiful dagger regardless of origin.

Here is a close up photo of a sheath of that time. This one in particular belonged to Gen Thomas Mascardo. Sheath looks similar to me.

carlos · 23rd April 2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for this picture!! I think the General´s dagger and my dagger are similars, and this make me very happy!!
You envy me the dagger but I envy you your knowledge of this type of weapons!!

thanks again
Carlos

Battara · 24th April 2009, 01:49 AM

If this is indeed PI, then the blade would indicate Ilocano origins or influence.

23rd April 2009, 07:36 PM	#2
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 755	Excellent pictures!! Thanks for this picture!! I think the General´s dagger and my dagger are similars, and this make me very happy!! You envy me the dagger but I envy you your knowledge of this type of weapons!! thanks again Carlos

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24th April 2009, 01:49 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,380	If this is indeed PI, then the blade would indicate Ilocano origins or influence.