What do you think about this contemporary Philippine Sandata?

apolaki · 17th October 2008, 02:31 AM

Hey there, I would like your opinons regarding this online store that is selling Philippine cutlery,

http://www.valiantco.com/philippines.html

Do you say the makers have done justice to traditional forms, is it quality workmanship? what about the carved designs, are they reminesent of tradition or not? or any other comments would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Battara · 17th October 2008, 04:44 AM

Some of the pieces are good to the traditional work, and some are not. Like the kampilan damascus best. Dislike the Bagobo one the most.

Bill M · 17th October 2008, 12:12 PM

Bought a damascus GREEK KOPIS from them a year or so ago. Poor quality, both the piece and the scabbard. Returned for refund. Seller was difficult, but gave refund. Glad I used PayPal.

mross · 17th October 2008, 07:20 PM

Since you requested comments. I would look at kriscutlery.com for Philippine Sandata. Cecil really knows his stuff and was mentioned by Cato as being the foremost Moro expert in the USA. What I have purchsed from Kriscutlery has been first rate although I have not purchased any Sandata. I do recommend "Crossing the Sulu Seas", it's now on dvd, very cool.

17th October 2008, 02:31 AM	#1
apolaki Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 160	What do you think about this contemporary Philippine Sandata? Hey there, I would like your opinons regarding this online store that is selling Philippine cutlery, http://www.valiantco.com/philippines.html Do you say the makers have done justice to traditional forms, is it quality workmanship? what about the carved designs, are they reminesent of tradition or not? or any other comments would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

17th October 2008, 12:12 PM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Bought a damascus GREEK KOPIS from them a year or so ago. Poor quality, both the piece and the scabbard. Returned for refund. Seller was difficult, but gave refund. Glad I used PayPal. Last edited by Bill Marsh; 17th October 2008 at 10:26 PM.

17th October 2008, 04:44 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Some of the pieces are good to the traditional work, and some are not. Like the kampilan damascus best. Dislike the Bagobo one the most.

17th October 2008, 07:20 PM	#4
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Since you requested comments. I would look at kriscutlery.com for Philippine Sandata. Cecil really knows his stuff and was mentioned by Cato as being the foremost Moro expert in the USA. What I have purchsed from Kriscutlery has been first rate although I have not purchased any Sandata. I do recommend "Crossing the Sulu Seas", it's now on dvd, very cool.