Interesting video on the kampilan

drac2k · 23rd November 2018, 01:21 PM

Despite all of the historical inaccuracies, I am a fan of both of the shows. Yes, some of the blades are crude and of poor quality, however, when one considers the limited time allowed to make them, it is really quite an amazing feat.
I also appreciate "the Knife or Death," show as it does demonstrate the abilities of various different blade forms; an actual antique barong was used and it did surprisingly well.
These shows with their introduction to historical weapons(no matter how flawed sometimes), have done more to interest young people in ethnographic blades than all of the blade forums combined, thus possibly preserving this field of study in the future with the " I Phone, "Generation.

Spunjer · 23rd November 2018, 02:06 PM

"I also appreciate "the Knife or Death," show as it does demonstrate the abilities of various different blade forms; an actual antique barong was used and it did surprisingly well."

the one using the antique Barung on the first season was none other than Mabagani

as a side, FIF approached me before and asked for pictures from my collection. they ended up using this one:

23rd November 2018, 02:06 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	"I also appreciate "the Knife or Death," show as it does demonstrate the abilities of various different blade forms; an actual antique barong was used and it did surprisingly well." the one using the antique Barung on the first season was none other than Mabagani as a side, FIF approached me before and asked for pictures from my collection. they ended up using this one: Attached Images

23rd November 2018, 01:21 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,255	Despite all of the historical inaccuracies, I am a fan of both of the shows. Yes, some of the blades are crude and of poor quality, however, when one considers the limited time allowed to make them, it is really quite an amazing feat. I also appreciate "the Knife or Death," show as it does demonstrate the abilities of various different blade forms; an actual antique barong was used and it did surprisingly well. These shows with their introduction to historical weapons(no matter how flawed sometimes), have done more to interest young people in ethnographic blades than all of the blade forums combined, thus possibly preserving this field of study in the future with the " I Phone, "Generation.