A Kampilan blade - from where?

harimauhk · 23rd March 2011, 05:05 AM

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans.

I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

23rd March 2011, 05:05 AM	#23
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans. I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there. As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.