New Kris Bladed Dagger

Battara · 28th November 2010, 02:47 AM

Ok here is my Ilocano dagger. It is from the beginning of the Philippine Revolution (notice the triangle, stars, and 8 ray sun face). On the back, the inscription states "Ylocos Norte" from the town of Laoag.

Robert · 28th November 2010, 11:45 AM

Jose, Thank you very much for posting your fine dagger for comparison. The only problem is that it makes mine look rather plain compared to it.

I've always wanted to find one with the blade marked with the triangle, stars and sun face but so far no luck. One day hopefully I will. In the mean time, if you get tired of looking at this beautiful dagger of yours you already have my address so please feel free to box it up and ship it.

What is your opinion on the hilt being off-set to the center of the blade and the guard being longer on one side than the other like what would normally be found on a single edged fixed blade knife

It is
unlike anything I have ever seen on any dagger before. I have added a new picture below that shows this arrangement better than the ones above.

Robert

Battara · 28th November 2010, 04:25 PM

A little off set is not uncommon. The crossguard I have seen like this too, but for the function, I don't know.

Robert · 28th November 2010, 05:43 PM

Yes, I too have seen one or the other on a dagger before but this is the first time that I have seen both on the same dagger.

carlos · 28th November 2010, 07:00 PM

Congratulations Robert!! Is a beatiful dagger, Your collection is IMPRESSIVE!! I always read your post, normally your pieces are very similars to my pieces!! we have the same type of pieces.
best regards
carlos

Battara · 28th November 2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Jose, Thank you very much for posting your fine dagger for comparison. The only problem is that it makes mine look rather plain compared to it.

I've always wanted to find one with the blade marked with the triangle, stars and sun face but so far no luck. One day hopefully I will. In the mean time, if you get tired of looking at this beautiful dagger of yours you already have my address so please feel free to box it up and ship it.

Robert

Thank you Robert. I think that this was made for an officer of some kind, but not sure. I have only seen one other one like this with a slightly different crossguard and that one sold 10 years ago on ebay. I guess they are not that common.

And yes if I were to throw it in the trash, I'll let you rummage.

28th November 2010, 02:47 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Ok here is my Ilocano dagger. It is from the beginning of the Philippine Revolution (notice the triangle, stars, and 8 ray sun face). On the back, the inscription states "Ylocos Norte" from the town of Laoag. Attached Images

28th November 2010, 11:45 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Jose, Thank you very much for posting your fine dagger for comparison. The only problem is that it makes mine look rather plain compared to it. I've always wanted to find one with the blade marked with the triangle, stars and sun face but so far no luck. One day hopefully I will. In the mean time, if you get tired of looking at this beautiful dagger of yours you already have my address so please feel free to box it up and ship it. What is your opinion on the hilt being off-set to the center of the blade and the guard being longer on one side than the other like what would normally be found on a single edged fixed blade knife It is unlike anything I have ever seen on any dagger before. I have added a new picture below that shows this arrangement better than the ones above. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 28th November 2010 at 12:03 PM.

28th November 2010, 04:25 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	A little off set is not uncommon. The crossguard I have seen like this too, but for the function, I don't know.

28th November 2010, 05:43 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Yes, I too have seen one or the other on a dagger before but this is the first time that I have seen both on the same dagger.

28th November 2010, 07:00 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 751	Congratulations Robert!! Is a beatiful dagger, Your collection is IMPRESSIVE!! I always read your post, normally your pieces are very similars to my pieces!! we have the same type of pieces. best regards carlos