Moro hilt, a question of region.

David · 14th November 2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I don't remember where Camp Vickers was located in relation to Maranao or Maguindanao territory (of the Battle of Pandapatan). Perhaps this would be a good place to start.

Well, if you can place Pandapatan then Camp Vickers is one mile south of there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Although the blade does not look to be the typical type of blade usually seen in Moro kampilans, this does not preclude it necessarily from being from Mindanao. We are still learning from examples like this one.

I am confused. I don't see any photos of the blade in this thread, only the blade of Ron's example.

Battara · 15th November 2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by David

I am confused. I don't see any photos of the blade in this thread, only the blade of Ron's example.

OOPS! Got confused with another thread.

Would still like to see pictures of the whole thing.

Gavin Nugent · 15th November 2009, 02:05 AM

I'll post further images this week, just a little short on time atm.

Thanks

Gav

Gavin Nugent · 17th November 2009, 06:27 AM

As promised.

Gav

Battara · 17th November 2009, 10:48 PM

What a wonderful piece (grumble, grumble, envy, envy). Congratulations!

Gavin Nugent · 29th November 2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks Battara,

I have question;

The scabbard is seperated, as it is a couple of days away yet I do not know if it was rattan bound or kept together another way. Currently it is taped together, I will heat the tape with a hair dryer when it arrives to remove the tape but there will for sure be some sticky residue left behind. Not wanting to damage the timber, stain or patina in any way, what would be the best approach to cleaning up any stickyness left behind???

Thanks

Gav

Battara · 29th November 2009, 07:06 PM

I wish I had a good answer for you. Can't think of anything else (besides rubbing it off) that does not soak into the wood.

15th November 2009, 02:05 AM	#3
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Images I'll post further images this week, just a little short on time atm. Thanks Gav

17th November 2009, 06:27 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The Sword As promised. Gav Attached Images

29th November 2009, 10:54 AM	#6
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Removal of tape Thanks Battara, I have question; The scabbard is seperated, as it is a couple of days away yet I do not know if it was rattan bound or kept together another way. Currently it is taped together, I will heat the tape with a hair dryer when it arrives to remove the tape but there will for sure be some sticky residue left behind. Not wanting to damage the timber, stain or patina in any way, what would be the best approach to cleaning up any stickyness left behind??? Thanks Gav

17th November 2009, 10:48 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	What a wonderful piece (grumble, grumble, envy, envy). Congratulations!

29th November 2009, 07:06 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	I wish I had a good answer for you. Can't think of anything else (besides rubbing it off) that does not soak into the wood.