Kampilan with MOP dots

Battara · 8th September 2008, 01:54 PM

I agree - MOP done later.....

Looks like a short blade....

Maurice · 8th September 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I agree - MOP done later.....

Looks like a short blade....

Hi Jose, it is not a short blade.
But I must agree it lookes like it on the attached pics above. The blade itself is 31 inches.
I couldn't stand right above it when I took the picture because than it wouldn't fit because of the length of the blade. (and also because of my own body-length, when I was taller I probably would get it done

)

I made a new picture of the kampilan hanging on my wall from a more distance, so the length can be seen better.

Battara · 8th September 2008, 06:55 PM

OOO, I see your point (get it, point?

)

Dajak · 8th September 2008, 07:27 PM

Nice Display Maurice

Ben

Rick · 8th September 2008, 08:07 PM

The lack of embellisments on the handle is notable .
I've not seen many undecorated hilts before .

A nice sword !

Maurice · 8th September 2008, 08:42 PM

Ben and Rick, thank you for your compliments.

Jose, it is not that I am that small, it is that the kampilan is that big.

kai · 8th September 2008, 10:51 PM

Hello Maurice,

Your Moro display is filling up nicely!

Does the blade show any evidence of laminations?

IMVHO, the rather roughly carved hilt, no considerable wear, and the large size of the blade may point towards the 20th century. Also the MOP on the crosspiece seems to be too close to the outside to be covering original guard holes (not strong enough). I'd guess that the MOP may be the original decoration.

I'm not sure about the blade - I'd like to see a close-up of the tip if possible.

Regards,
Kai

8th September 2008, 01:54 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	I agree - MOP done later..... Looks like a short blade....

8th September 2008, 06:55 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	OOO, I see your point (get it, point? )

8th September 2008, 07:27 PM	#4
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Nice Display Maurice Ben

8th September 2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	The lack of embellisments on the handle is notable . I've not seen many undecorated hilts before . A nice sword !

8th September 2008, 08:42 PM	#6
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,456	Ben and Rick, thank you for your compliments. Jose, it is not that I am that small, it is that the kampilan is that big.

8th September 2008, 10:51 PM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Maurice, Your Moro display is filling up nicely! Does the blade show any evidence of laminations? IMVHO, the rather roughly carved hilt, no considerable wear, and the large size of the blade may point towards the 20th century. Also the MOP on the crosspiece seems to be too close to the outside to be covering original guard holes (not strong enough). I'd guess that the MOP may be the original decoration. I'm not sure about the blade - I'd like to see a close-up of the tip if possible. Regards, Kai