A less than common Kampilan

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by kino

Moro items have been slow lately so, for your viewing a kampilan, that I picked up early last year.
The tip of the blade is not like the most seen with the sundi, (the protrusion on top of the blade). The cross guard have a double iron hand guard on each side.
I believe the hilt and cross guard is carved from red lauan.
There are some repair work on the hilt, it looks like it was done during the initial carving not at a later time. Probably to save the work that was almost finished, just a thought.
The blade shows evidence of laminations.

That is a beautiful kampilan Albert,
just as I like them to be!
I think you are correct with the repair work. It looks like it has the same old glossy patina as the rest of the hilt.

Lovely piece!
Kind regards,
Maurice

[VANDOO]

A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH A UNUSUAL BLADE , BEAUTIFUL PATINA TO THE WOOD AND THE LESS COMMON FORM OF CARVING TO THE HANDLE. DEFINITELY A KEEPER IN MY BOOKS.

[kino]

Thanks Maurice..BTW, I'm still looking for that elusive Kampilan with the unusual hilt form.

Vandoo, it's a keeper indeed.

[Battara]

You are so lucky to have this Ilanum example!

And everything seems so complete!

[carlos]

Congratulations! very beautiful kampilan! The hilt is fantastic! I love this type of sword
Thanks
Carlos

[Ian]

Whoa there Jose! Why Ilanum?

Ian

Originally Posted by Battara

You are so lucky to have this Ilanum example!

And everything seems so complete!