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kai · 23rd August 2020, 05:19 PM

Hello Yves,

Congrats, that certainly looks like a genuine antique blade with nice linear laminations! What is its maximum thickness (near the hilt)?

While I can't see enough of the scabbard to comment, the newest replacement seems to be the grip wrapping.

I have problems reading the wood of the pommel - seems like it got stained (or, less likely, the white correction of the digicam may be off). The carving is of good quality though.

Coins can be deceiving; these seem about right though. I believe this kampilan originates from the second half of the 19th c., probably from the last quarter.

Regards,
Kai

23rd August 2020, 05:19 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,218	Hello Yves, Congrats, that certainly looks like a genuine antique blade with nice linear laminations! What is its maximum thickness (near the hilt)? While I can't see enough of the scabbard to comment, the newest replacement seems to be the grip wrapping. I have problems reading the wood of the pommel - seems like it got stained (or, less likely, the white correction of the digicam may be off). The carving is of good quality though. Coins can be deceiving; these seem about right though. I believe this kampilan originates from the second half of the 19th c., probably from the last quarter. Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 23rd August 2020 at 09:29 PM.