Thread: Odd kampilan
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Old 9th November 2024, 02:26 PM   #5
Ian
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Xas,

Nice. Unusual.

For such an elaborately decorated piece the business end of the blade seems remarkably plain. I used to think that the "unfinished" versions of kampilan (no terminal spike, etc.) perhaps indicated blades made in a hurry for an expected conflict. But I now think that some were just made that way (owner's preference ???). Thoughts?
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