Pirate swords and weapons

[Ian]

Jim,

The Ilanun (Iranum) kampilan that Rick shows has an unusual tip for kampilan in that it has no spike or file work, and the length of the edge from tip to the spine is a little longer. I have associated that arrangement as a distinguishing feature between Borneo (Iranum, "Sea Dayak") and Moro kampilan. Perhaps Xasterix can add further distinctions.

Attached is an enlargement from one of the drawings I linked to in the comment above. This unhappy local in the Brunei Datu/Sultan's retinue has a sword with a similarly shaped tip. This sword seems to have a slightly curved blade (such kampilan are very uncommon) and a mandau style hilt. This may not be a kampilan but a sword more akin to a Dayak parang.

Regards,

Ian.
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