Kampilan sundi symbolism

JeffS · 20th October 2023, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

I agree with Rick that there was probably another staple guard in the holes that are now empty.

Have you seen one with a double staple before? I'm tempted to replace the missing one but not sure what would be correct in terms of design.

Rick · 21st October 2023, 05:16 AM

Yes, I have one in my collection. The staples (for want of a better word) are made of brass rather than iron or steel. One of them is a cast piece and the other one is a simple hand formed brass staple. I have seen other Kamps with two guards but I haven't seen another like mine with a cast guard, nor have I seen another example with brass rather than iron guards.
The unusual handle is Banati wood and the cross guard is very hard dark Teak.

21st October 2023, 05:16 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	Yes, I have one in my collection. The staples (for want of a better word) are made of brass rather than iron or steel. One of them is a cast piece and the other one is a simple hand formed brass staple. I have seen other Kamps with two guards but I haven't seen another like mine with a cast guard, nor have I seen another example with brass rather than iron guards. The unusual handle is Banati wood and the cross guard is very hard dark Teak. Attached Images