My First Kampilan

[Pinoy Blade Hunter]

a recently acquired kampilan from an antiques shop here in manila.

to my newbie eye, i think that the handle and scabbard are recent manufacture, am i correct?

but what got my eye was the apparent random folding patterns on the blade. im guessing its an older blade with refitted handle.

i cleaned it up a bit with 360 grit sandpaper and and oil. i am yet to etch it, maybe i will try citrus etching because its a long blade (around 41inches overall)

your comments are most welcome.