Kampilan

Robert · 31st July 2011, 01:04 AM

One last picture of part of the blade.

Robert

Rick · 31st July 2011, 01:55 AM

Pretty much all were wrapped; yours has a hole for the extra loop .

Robert · 31st July 2011, 02:36 AM

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Pretty much all were wrapped; yours has a hole for the extra loop

Thank you Rick. Could you possibly post a picture of the other side of the hilt to go with the one above? This looks like it's going to be a real pain in the --- to re-do.

I think I'm going to have to do quite a bit of practicing to get this even close to being right. Or should it be left as is ? Suggestions anyone ???

Robert

Battara · 31st July 2011, 04:19 AM

Your choice..............It seems to be a battle piece.

Robert · 31st July 2011, 04:36 AM

A battle piece, that's great as I really appreciate true working blades. I was thinking late 19th centure on this, am I close ?

Robert

kai · 31st July 2011, 09:11 AM

Hello Robert,

Yes, by all accounts a genuine, traditional kampilan!

Late 19th c. seems reasonable for the hilt; the blade tip shows signs of long-time sharpening: I'd guess that the somewhat rough blade is more likely the sign of an old village blade rather than late workmanship. What's the thickness at the base?

Redoing the rattan wrap is not terribly difficult. Just make sure to stain the rattan before working with it.

Regards,
Kai

Robert · 31st July 2011, 02:09 PM

Hello Kai,

Thank you for taking a look at this and for your thoughts. The blade it 5/16 inch thick at the hilt. Taking that into consideration, what would be your opinion as to the age of this piece? Thank you again for your assistance.

Robert

Rick · 31st July 2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

Thank you Rick. Could you possibly post a picture of the other side of the hilt to go with the one above? This looks like it's going to be a real pain in the --- to re-do.

I think I'm going to have to do quite a bit of practicing to get this even close to being right. Or should it be left as is ? Suggestions anyone ???

Robert

Sure .
Note the 3 woven rings under the overwrapping .

Robert · 31st July 2011, 11:55 PM

Rick, Thank you for your help with posting these pictures. With both sides I get a very clear picture of how the grip wrap was done. Now all I have to do is add this to what seems to be my never ending list of things I need to do. Thanks again.

Robert

31st July 2011, 01:04 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	One last picture of part of the blade. Robert Attached Images

31st July 2011, 01:55 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Pretty much all were wrapped; yours has a hole for the extra loop . Attached Images

31st July 2011, 04:19 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Your choice..............It seems to be a battle piece.

31st July 2011, 04:36 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	A battle piece, that's great as I really appreciate true working blades. I was thinking late 19th centure on this, am I close ? Robert

31st July 2011, 09:11 AM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Robert, Yes, by all accounts a genuine, traditional kampilan! Late 19th c. seems reasonable for the hilt; the blade tip shows signs of long-time sharpening: I'd guess that the somewhat rough blade is more likely the sign of an old village blade rather than late workmanship. What's the thickness at the base? Redoing the rattan wrap is not terribly difficult. Just make sure to stain the rattan before working with it. Regards, Kai

31st July 2011, 02:09 PM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Kai, Thank you for taking a look at this and for your thoughts. The blade it 5/16 inch thick at the hilt. Taking that into consideration, what would be your opinion as to the age of this piece? Thank you again for your assistance. Robert

31st July 2011, 11:55 PM	#9
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Rick, Thank you for your help with posting these pictures. With both sides I get a very clear picture of how the grip wrap was done. Now all I have to do is add this to what seems to be my never ending list of things I need to do. Thanks again. Robert