8th September 2008, 08:10 AM | #1 |
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Kampilan with MOP dots
Here a heavy kampilan with a total length of 41 inches.
I discussed this MOP dots on the handle with other collectors and I still have this curiosity........... The best that came up IMO was that they where later implacements to cover the "eye" and the holes where the iron guard were fitted. I would like to hear other suggestions. Kind regards, Maurice Last edited by Maurice; 8th September 2008 at 10:33 AM. |
8th September 2008, 01:54 PM | #2 |
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I agree - MOP done later.....
Looks like a short blade.... |
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Hi Jose, it is not a short blade. But I must agree it lookes like it on the attached pics above. The blade itself is 31 inches. I couldn't stand right above it when I took the picture because than it wouldn't fit because of the length of the blade. (and also because of my own body-length, when I was taller I probably would get it done ) I made a new picture of the kampilan hanging on my wall from a more distance, so the length can be seen better. |
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8th September 2008, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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OOO, I see your point (get it, point? )
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8th September 2008, 07:27 PM | #5 |
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Nice Display Maurice
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The lack of embellisments on the handle is notable .
I've not seen many undecorated hilts before . A nice sword ! |
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Ben and Rick, thank you for your compliments.
Jose, it is not that I am that small, it is that the kampilan is that big. |
8th September 2008, 10:51 PM | #8 |
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Hello Maurice,
Your Moro display is filling up nicely! Does the blade show any evidence of laminations? IMVHO, the rather roughly carved hilt, no considerable wear, and the large size of the blade may point towards the 20th century. Also the MOP on the crosspiece seems to be too close to the outside to be covering original guard holes (not strong enough). I'd guess that the MOP may be the original decoration. I'm not sure about the blade - I'd like to see a close-up of the tip if possible. Regards, Kai |
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I see no evidence of laminations on the blade... I also thought that the guard normally is more to the middle of the crosspiece....However than I studied some pics and I found some guards at the position where the MOP is at mine...But maybe you are right and they might be original MOP. Maybe another forumite has a kamp with MOP?? The picture attached of the tip of the blade is the only one I have available right now. Let me know when you need more or better pics than I will make them tomorrow. Kind regards, Maurice |
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Hello Maurice,
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Heck, it's weird enough to be from Borneo... [duck and cover... ] Quote:
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Acutually I have seen staples that far out before.
I think that Kai has a point though in that it may be 20thc - the carving seems later now that I look at it again. |
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They are sometimes called staples due to their shape and method of attachment to the cross guard . |
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Jose, thank you, now I know what is meant by staples. Regards, Maurice |
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Hello Maurice,
Also the tip doesn't look like 19th c. to me (just a hunch though). I think it would be interesting to etch the blade... Quote:
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