Beautiful kampilan

Sajen · 2nd September 2010, 10:51 AM

Hello All,

this Kampilan (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT) just ended by e-bay. What do you think from where it coming? It don't look like a Kampilan from the Philippines, is it maybe from somewhere in Indonesia?

Detlef

Maurice · 2nd September 2010, 06:59 PM

Hi Detlef,

Unfortunately I didn't see this one. What a beauty. This kampilan hilt is exactly as I like them the most!
Did you win it?

Very beautifull old style handle! I am not sure, but I take a risk to comment this piece: I think it could be a variant of those handleshapes as they appearanced in North Borneo.
Not exactly the "normal" Borneo model, but I think there is a good chance considering the shape of the handle.
But than, this is just my thoughts and I hope we can discuss it to track down the origin of this kampilan.

By the way, I never have seen a scabbard with such strange scabbardmouth for a kampilan. It looks also very odd.
Also it looks like there is some strange resin or glue between the scabbard's crosspiece and the stem.

One thing I can tell for sure:
I like the kampilan itself much more as the odd scabbard...

Kind Regards,
Maurice

Sajen · 2nd September 2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maurice

Hi Detlef,

Unfortunately I didn't see this one. What a beauty. This kampilan hilt is exactly as I like them the most!
Did you win it?

Very beautifull old style handle! I am not sure, but I take a risk to comment this piece: I think it could be a variant of those handleshapes as they appearanced in North Borneo.
Not exactly the "normal" Borneo model, but I think there is a good chance considering the shape of the handle.
But than, this is just my thoughts and I hope we can discuss it to track down the origin of this kampilan.

By the way, I never have seen a scabbard with such strange scabbardmouth for a kampilan. It looks also very odd.
Also it looks like there is some strange resin or glue between the scabbard's crosspiece and the stem.

One thing I can tell for sure:
I like the kampilan itself much more as the odd scabbard...

Kind Regards,
Maurice

Hi Maurice,

unfortunately I didn't win it. It was listed yesterday and sold by best offer or buy-it-now option.
I also would like to read what other members think from where it coming.

Kind regards,

Detlef

Battara · 3rd September 2010, 02:20 AM

I too at first glance was thinking Northern Borneo. Very nice. That scabbard throat however throws me. Never saw one like that before. Interesting.

Rick · 3rd September 2010, 02:37 AM

I expect that the scabbard is newer than the sword .

There is a nice old patina on this one .

Too bad the blade was over cleaned, it clashes with the mellowness of the wood .

Battara · 3rd September 2010, 04:28 AM

Rick you are right on both counts. The whole scabbard is made of narra wood, but the bottom half seems to have more natural patina than the top, unless that patina was heavily worn away for some odd reason.

The blade does need to be etched too.

Maurice · 3rd September 2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Maurice,

unfortunately I didn't win it. It was listed yesterday and sold by best offer or buy-it-now option.
I also would like to read what other members think from where it coming.

Kind regards,

Detlef

Hi Detlef,

I would use the buy-it-now option in this case..

Sajen · 3rd September 2010, 05:22 PM

Hi Maurice,

after a short look inside my wallet I decided to pass this time!

2nd September 2010, 10:51 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Beautiful kampilan Hello All, this Kampilan (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT) just ended by e-bay. What do you think from where it coming? It don't look like a Kampilan from the Philippines, is it maybe from somewhere in Indonesia? Detlef Attached Images

2nd September 2010, 06:59 PM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,334	Beautifull hilt! Hi Detlef, Unfortunately I didn't see this one. What a beauty. This kampilan hilt is exactly as I like them the most! Did you win it? Very beautifull old style handle! I am not sure, but I take a risk to comment this piece: I think it could be a variant of those handleshapes as they appearanced in North Borneo. Not exactly the "normal" Borneo model, but I think there is a good chance considering the shape of the handle. But than, this is just my thoughts and I hope we can discuss it to track down the origin of this kampilan. By the way, I never have seen a scabbard with such strange scabbardmouth for a kampilan. It looks also very odd. Also it looks like there is some strange resin or glue between the scabbard's crosspiece and the stem. One thing I can tell for sure: I like the kampilan itself much more as the odd scabbard... Kind Regards, Maurice Last edited by Maurice; 2nd September 2010 at 07:35 PM.

3rd September 2010, 02:20 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	I too at first glance was thinking Northern Borneo. Very nice. That scabbard throat however throws me. Never saw one like that before. Interesting.

3rd September 2010, 02:37 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	I expect that the scabbard is newer than the sword . There is a nice old patina on this one . Too bad the blade was over cleaned, it clashes with the mellowness of the wood .

3rd September 2010, 04:28 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	Rick you are right on both counts. The whole scabbard is made of narra wood, but the bottom half seems to have more natural patina than the top, unless that patina was heavily worn away for some odd reason. The blade does need to be etched too.

3rd September 2010, 05:22 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hi Maurice, after a short look inside my wallet I decided to pass this time!