Nice Moro Kampillan

Battara · 26th September 2024, 11:33 PM

Nice. I watched this one. Thought about restoring it myself.

Ian · 27th September 2024, 02:04 AM

Hi Charles,

Very nice kampilan indeed. I believe the use of whalebone indicates a prestigious weapon because it is an uncommon material on these swords, and some of the other examples I have seen were said to have distinguished owners. The way that rattan has been used to anchor the cross piece to the hole behind the "saddle" of the grip is suggestive of similar mountings on Maguindanao kris. My guess is that this kampilan was owned by a Maguindanao datu or other member of the nobility. The horse hair is nicely trimmed and recent, as you note.

26th September 2024, 11:33 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Nice. I watched this one. Thought about restoring it myself.

27th September 2024, 02:04 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,360	Hi Charles, Very nice kampilan indeed. I believe the use of whalebone indicates a prestigious weapon because it is an uncommon material on these swords, and some of the other examples I have seen were said to have distinguished owners. The way that rattan has been used to anchor the cross piece to the hole behind the "saddle" of the grip is suggestive of similar mountings on Maguindanao kris. My guess is that this kampilan was owned by a Maguindanao datu or other member of the nobility. The horse hair is nicely trimmed and recent, as you note.