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14th July 2014, 06:39 PM
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I don't know if they say much more but here are some additional close ups of the hilt.
The blade is also quite nice with triangular brass dots. Michael |
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14th July 2014, 08:00 PM
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In January 2005 Dan Wilke and I went shopping in Manila's antique district. (I'm the one wearing the jalapeno shirt and in need of barber!)
Dan (the good looking guy) bought this kampilan which had a bulbous pommel that seemed to have been made that way--no evidence of breakage or repair. If there had been a repair it was done a long time ago. The one I'm holding also had an abbreviated hilt but it had been broken and recarved in the past. Here is the thread where it was discussed previously and shows much better pictures: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=208 Last edited by Ian; 14th July 2014 at 08:17 PM. |
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14th July 2014, 09:46 PM
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What a great hilt on Dan's hilt.
It reminds me a bit of this hilt (not as nice but a resembling form). Michael |
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14th July 2014, 11:24 PM
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Ian, just so you know, i was over at Mang Ven's shop this past january. absolutely nothing to write home about: even he admits the supply over all is pretty much dried up. other than that, the place still looks the same tho...
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15th July 2014, 04:30 AM
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Thanks Spunger. I haven't been back there for several years. Sorry to hear the supply has dried up. He had a good pipeline for many years.
Glad to hear Mr Ven is still going strong. He had some health issues a while back, but obviously not enough of a problem to keep him away from the shop. Michael, I really like that example you show. Definitely a similar style as Dan's hilt. Nice use of rattan on the handle. Ian |
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16th July 2014, 12:12 AM
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So I guess when I go (Feb?) don't bother looking over there......
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16th July 2014, 02:31 AM
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not in manila, batara; but with patience ya might just get lucky in the other islands... pic taken very recently in Sulu:
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