New Kampilan for comment

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Nirghosa

thanks, I'm quite pleased.
yes, the brass plate is certainly a plus and a surprise. I got this on Craigslist and the pics did not display enough detail. "with great risk comes great reward!"
I already have plans to replace the hair and am considering the staple.
Haven't settled on a full cleaning of the blade or just minor. the possible lamination may decide that

Nice find and worthy of a conservative restore.
I think the blade will show a few nice surprises if fully cleaned.
I look forward to your finished touches.

Gav