My first Kampilan

VANDOO · 18th March 2012, 06:01 PM

NOW YOU ARE AN EXTREME MORO COLLECTOR!!

YOU HAVE JUMPED FROM THE SMALLEST MORO BLADES TO THE LARGEST.
CONGRADULATIONS, LOOKS LIKE A VERY NICE OLD ONE, I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE WOOD AND PIERCED TIP.

David · 18th March 2012, 06:08 PM

Looks like an excellent example in a nice stat of condition....congrats!

ThePepperSkull · 18th March 2012, 06:15 PM

Was going to bid on this but had to work. Lucky for both of us as I don't think I have the money right now!

Congrats on a great piece. It really is beautiful, Steve

Battara · 18th March 2012, 07:00 PM

Nice honest piece - congratulations. I agree with Sajen that the silver disk eyes are the only things missing. Otherwise complete (sans scabbard).

CharlesS · 18th March 2012, 09:38 PM

Congrats again....and apologies....you could have saved a few more dollars if I had realized I was bidding against you sooner. If I had known you were interested in it earlier I never would have bid at all, but you still got it for a darn good price.

The piece is far better in person than the pics indicate. It is one of the heaviest examples I have ever handled, with very crisp carving.

Nice pick up!

Ferguson · 19th March 2012, 01:25 AM

Thank you all gentlemen! I do plan to give her back her eyes. Just have to find some coins from the proper period.

No problem Charles. I was so nervous bidding that I didn't even notice who I was bidding against. Sorry if you wanted it. I was pleased at the price it went for.

Just had to give it a polish and etch as soon as I finished the 7 hour drive home.

And I was pleasantly surprised!

Robert · 21st March 2012, 06:38 AM

A wonderful Kampilan Steve. I am happy that you've finally been able to add one to your collection and a very nice one at that. I have never seen the grip with this style of wrap before, is this a common form? Beautiful overall condition and once the eyes have been replaced WOW

My congratulation on your latest addition.

Robert

19th March 2012, 01:25 AM	#6
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thank you all gentlemen! I do plan to give her back her eyes. Just have to find some coins from the proper period. No problem Charles. I was so nervous bidding that I didn't even notice who I was bidding against. Sorry if you wanted it. I was pleased at the price it went for. Just had to give it a polish and etch as soon as I finished the 7 hour drive home. And I was pleasantly surprised! Attached Images Last edited by Ferguson; 19th March 2012 at 01:35 AM.

18th March 2012, 06:01 PM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	NOW YOU ARE AN EXTREME MORO COLLECTOR!! YOU HAVE JUMPED FROM THE SMALLEST MORO BLADES TO THE LARGEST. CONGRADULATIONS, LOOKS LIKE A VERY NICE OLD ONE, I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE WOOD AND PIERCED TIP.

18th March 2012, 06:08 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Looks like an excellent example in a nice stat of condition....congrats!

18th March 2012, 06:15 PM	#3
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Was going to bid on this but had to work. Lucky for both of us as I don't think I have the money right now! Congrats on a great piece. It really is beautiful, Steve

18th March 2012, 07:00 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Nice honest piece - congratulations. I agree with Sajen that the silver disk eyes are the only things missing. Otherwise complete (sans scabbard).

18th March 2012, 09:38 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Congrats again....and apologies....you could have saved a few more dollars if I had realized I was bidding against you sooner. If I had known you were interested in it earlier I never would have bid at all, but you still got it for a darn good price. The piece is far better in person than the pics indicate. It is one of the heaviest examples I have ever handled, with very crisp carving. Nice pick up!

21st March 2012, 06:38 AM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	A wonderful Kampilan Steve. I am happy that you've finally been able to add one to your collection and a very nice one at that. I have never seen the grip with this style of wrap before, is this a common form? Beautiful overall condition and once the eyes have been replaced WOW My congratulation on your latest addition. Robert