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Two daggers for your enjoyment.
Steve
The first was made in the northern Philippines. Approximately 13" overall length with a delicate and ornate hilt, this dagger has a hardened edge, and brass trim. The horn hilt is inlaid with brass wire and brass dots. The butt is intricately grooved and filed, and has horn dot inlays. Workmanship is impeccable. The top of the guard is shaped like an eagle. The bottom of the guard is shield shaped. Blade thickness at the spine is about 7/32", and the blade has no markings.
Ebay story is that it was taken off a Japanese soldier (aren't they all?). Written in ink on the scabbard is "Japanise knive" and something unreadable.
Made in the 1930-40 time period is the guess.
This one from the South has a 6 1/2" blade and is 10 5/8" overall. Subtly pattern welded blade, Nickel silver scabbard, and banati hilt with 2 silver bands.
Steve
The first was made in the northern Philippines. Approximately 13" overall length with a delicate and ornate hilt, this dagger has a hardened edge, and brass trim. The horn hilt is inlaid with brass wire and brass dots. The butt is intricately grooved and filed, and has horn dot inlays. Workmanship is impeccable. The top of the guard is shaped like an eagle. The bottom of the guard is shield shaped. Blade thickness at the spine is about 7/32", and the blade has no markings.
Ebay story is that it was taken off a Japanese soldier (aren't they all?). Written in ink on the scabbard is "Japanise knive" and something unreadable.
Made in the 1930-40 time period is the guess.
This one from the South has a 6 1/2" blade and is 10 5/8" overall. Subtly pattern welded blade, Nickel silver scabbard, and banati hilt with 2 silver bands.
