Campilon with twistcore.

DaveS · 6th April 2014, 03:16 AM

Here is a campilon with what appears to be a twist-core. This is a very old blade, probably the oldest that I have run across. It has a lot of staining, pitting and some edge damage in one spot. Because of this the pattern is not easily seen. Blade is 30 inches long. I can't remember what this handle type is called, only that it is a rare kind. When this blade was new, it was probably pretty impressive. Iv'e had this camp for many years, and just yesterday I decided to clean it up and etch it. imagine my surprise!!!!!!.....Dave.

Sajen · 6th April 2014, 10:57 AM

Very nice kampy, love the handle!

Regards,
Detlef

jwkiernan · 6th April 2014, 06:52 PM

Dave,
Beautiful and unique piece...the first I have seen with this type handle. Although probsbly not related at all I find the handle carving interestinly similar to the sun and stars motif found on many Katipunan age weapons and motif adapted for the Filipine Flag (1898 -present).
May not even be related but the three flowers arranged in a triangle around the centeral flower sure seems similar...again great piece with a great blade.
All my best,
John

VANDOO · 7th April 2014, 07:48 PM

A REAL BEAUTY AND A PLEASURE TO BEHOLD.

ITS INTERESTING WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING NEW WE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT AN ITEM WE HAVE HAD FOR YEARS. WHAT A TREAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN TO FIND SUCH AN INTERESTING PATTERN ON A OLD AND FAMILIAR BLADE.

DO YOU THINK IT IS A PHILIPPINE FORM OF KAMPILLIAN OR ONE OF THE FORMS FROM ANOTHER ISLAND GROUP CLOSER TO TODAYS INDONESIA. THANKS FOR SHOWING IT I ALWAYS ENJOY SEEING ANYTHING INVOLVING KAMPILIANS. BUT NOW I WANT ONE

mross · 7th April 2014, 09:38 PM

I like those kind of surprises!

carlos · 7th April 2014, 10:18 PM

:eek congratulations !! This hilt is amazing !! And is complete, you are a lucky man !!
Best regards

carlos:

6th April 2014, 03:16 AM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Campilon with twistcore. Here is a campilon with what appears to be a twist-core. This is a very old blade, probably the oldest that I have run across. It has a lot of staining, pitting and some edge damage in one spot. Because of this the pattern is not easily seen. Blade is 30 inches long. I can't remember what this handle type is called, only that it is a rare kind. When this blade was new, it was probably pretty impressive. Iv'e had this camp for many years, and just yesterday I decided to clean it up and etch it. imagine my surprise!!!!!!.....Dave. Attached Images

6th April 2014, 10:57 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Very nice kampy, love the handle! Regards, Detlef

6th April 2014, 06:52 PM	#3
jwkiernan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37	Dave, Beautiful and unique piece...the first I have seen with this type handle. Although probsbly not related at all I find the handle carving interestinly similar to the sun and stars motif found on many Katipunan age weapons and motif adapted for the Filipine Flag (1898 -present). May not even be related but the three flowers arranged in a triangle around the centeral flower sure seems similar...again great piece with a great blade. All my best, John

7th April 2014, 07:48 PM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A REAL BEAUTY AND A PLEASURE TO BEHOLD. ITS INTERESTING WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING NEW WE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT AN ITEM WE HAVE HAD FOR YEARS. WHAT A TREAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN TO FIND SUCH AN INTERESTING PATTERN ON A OLD AND FAMILIAR BLADE. DO YOU THINK IT IS A PHILIPPINE FORM OF KAMPILLIAN OR ONE OF THE FORMS FROM ANOTHER ISLAND GROUP CLOSER TO TODAYS INDONESIA. THANKS FOR SHOWING IT I ALWAYS ENJOY SEEING ANYTHING INVOLVING KAMPILIANS. BUT NOW I WANT ONE

7th April 2014, 09:38 PM	#5
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	I like those kind of surprises!

7th April 2014, 10:18 PM	#6
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	:eek congratulations !! This hilt is amazing !! And is complete, you are a lucky man !! Best regards carlos: