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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2017, 07:23 AM
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Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
My First Kampilan

a recently acquired kampilan from an antiques shop here in manila.

to my newbie eye, i think that the handle and scabbard are recent manufacture, am i correct?

but what got my eye was the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2017, 02:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 26,445
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
really beautiful blades! congratulations!

really beautiful blades! congratulations!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2017, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,493
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
tried some etching

i tried acid etching with vinegar on the gunong and the kris,

the gunong when seen upclose shows very nice layers but doesnt show much in the pictures.

the kris seemed to be made from...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,485
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
yes the outer prongs are a bit sharp and thin....

yes the outer prongs are a bit sharp and thin. yes maybe this is a woodworking tool then.

thank you very much for your replies!

PBH
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,485
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
what is this spear?

i got this from a japanese surplus shop, they do not know what it is. i am trying to look for similar images in the internet but cannot find any.

can anybody tell me anything about this? is this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th May 2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 81,067
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
Thank you very much! Just the information i need....

Thank you very much! Just the information i need. I was wondering about the tube if i will have to make a PVC tube thing, but the tracing paper tube is much more practical and easy.

Do you have a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,493
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
here are the kris and barong as i have received...

here are the kris and barong as i have received them the first time. the former owner coated it with "rust converter" thats why it was all black.

i had sanded it down a bit to remove most of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,493
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
thank you for your replies. i am now trying to...

thank you for your replies. i am now trying to find out how to etch the blades of the kris and barong as i have seen so many beautiful photos of your etched blades.

any tips would be appreciated....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 81,067
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
great collection

great collection you have there. i am curious on how you go about ethcing the whole length of the kris blade? i am planning on etching mine as well.

thank you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,493
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
and here are some more pics of the kris

and here are some more pics of the kris
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,493
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
here are some more closeup pics of the barong

here are some more closeup pics of the barong
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,493
Posted By Pinoy Blade Hunter
barung, kris, gunong: my first post

good day, i have been reading some threads here for a few weeks now, and am really fascinated about the opinions and information you guys share here.

i have a few pieces in my small collection...
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