Dagger ID Help Needed

Robert · 4th November 2007, 11:45 PM

Here is what I believe to be an Ilocano dagger from Luzon. It has some markings on the blade that I have never seen before. Grip is horn with brass fittings, inlay and I believe brass dots which can be seen in the last picture. It also has a bone piece fitted into the very end and held in place with a small brass pommel cap. I'm not certain that the scabbard is original to this dagger or if it is a later replacement. The only pictures I have are from the auction. I will post more when it arrives. Below are pictures of a knife that I have that I believe to be of the same origin with a very similar hilt. The fittings on the knife are brass with a silver inlay in the grip. All comments welcomed.

Blade length 8"
Blade at widest 1-1/4"
Hilt 5"

Battara · 6th November 2007, 02:13 AM

Robert, I would agree with Ilocano and the rest. I would place this piece at a relatively recent making like the last half of the 20th century made by a local custom knife maker (many around).

Robert · 6th November 2007, 02:20 AM

Jose,
Thank you for taking time to help me with this. I had never seen one of these with a stamping on it before. Too bad it is of such late manufacture.

Thanks again.
Robert

4th November 2007, 11:45 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Dagger ID Help Needed Here is what I believe to be an Ilocano dagger from Luzon. It has some markings on the blade that I have never seen before. Grip is horn with brass fittings, inlay and I believe brass dots which can be seen in the last picture. It also has a bone piece fitted into the very end and held in place with a small brass pommel cap. I'm not certain that the scabbard is original to this dagger or if it is a later replacement. The only pictures I have are from the auction. I will post more when it arrives. Below are pictures of a knife that I have that I believe to be of the same origin with a very similar hilt. The fittings on the knife are brass with a silver inlay in the grip. All comments welcomed. Blade length 8" Blade at widest 1-1/4" Hilt 5" Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 5th November 2007 at 04:50 AM.

6th November 2007, 02:13 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Robert, I would agree with Ilocano and the rest. I would place this piece at a relatively recent making like the last half of the 20th century made by a local custom knife maker (many around).

6th November 2007, 02:20 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Jose, Thank you for taking time to help me with this. I had never seen one of these with a stamping on it before. Too bad it is of such late manufacture. Thanks again. Robert