Identifying this kampilan

Tim Simmons · 14th January 2006, 04:44 PM

Very nice scabbard. Are the decorative dots metal or shell? Any idea as to whether that is goat or human hair? Tim

Rick · 14th January 2006, 08:41 PM

When considering this blade and hilt combination one may wish to factor in the Moro / Sumatran connection .
With a blade length of approximately three feet I think it is larger than your typical Bagobo kampilan .

As an observation I'd like to comment that the kampilan blade looks quite old .

Ian · 15th January 2006, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Very nice scabbard. Are the decorative dots metal or shell? Any idea as to whether that is goat or human hair? Tim

Tim:

The "dots" are small metal pins driven into the wood. The hair is probably from a horse.

Ian.

14th January 2006, 08:41 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Back To The Sword Under Discussion When considering this blade and hilt combination one may wish to factor in the Moro / Sumatran connection . With a blade length of approximately three feet I think it is larger than your typical Bagobo kampilan . As an observation I'd like to comment that the kampilan blade looks quite old .

14th January 2006, 04:44 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,918	Very nice scabbard. Are the decorative dots metal or shell? Any idea as to whether that is goat or human hair? Tim