Whalebone Campilon

DaveS · 7th March 2014, 03:01 AM

Here for viewing is a campilon with a whalebone pommel. The front of the two-piece crossguard is also whalebone, while the rear part appears to be carabao horn. Campilon has a 30 inch laminated blade. Heavy iron guard on both sides of crosspiece. This is the same camp pictured on page 51 of Bob Cato's book "MORO SWORDS". At the time the picture was taken for the book, Bob had not yet restored the horsehair on the pommel. The sword itself is a little heavier than some campilons that iv'e handled......Dave

David · 7th March 2014, 03:16 AM

Wow! I never really liked Kampilans before this one.

VANDOO · 7th March 2014, 05:00 AM

A REAL BEAUTY AND THE PICTURES ARE GREAT AND SHOW IT VERY WELL. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NEVER SEEN A IVORY OR WHALEBONE KAMPILIAN IN PERSON BUT WILL ENJOY THE PICTURES AND PERHAPS SOMEDAY I WILL GET MY HANDS ON ONE.

Sajen · 7th March 2014, 10:16 AM

Just stunning!

carlos · 7th March 2014, 01:53 PM

Congratulations !! this is one of the most beatiful kampilan I heve ever seen, the whalebone hilt is perfect !
Thank you very much , you have enjoy my day !!

carlos

kino · 7th March 2014, 02:23 PM

Dave, to me this is the centerpiece of your display. Every time I walk up to your table, my eyes gets drawn up to this Kamp. The only 2 tone cross guard I've ever seen.

7th March 2014, 03:01 AM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Whalebone Campilon Here for viewing is a campilon with a whalebone pommel. The front of the two-piece crossguard is also whalebone, while the rear part appears to be carabao horn. Campilon has a 30 inch laminated blade. Heavy iron guard on both sides of crosspiece. This is the same camp pictured on page 51 of Bob Cato's book "MORO SWORDS". At the time the picture was taken for the book, Bob had not yet restored the horsehair on the pommel. The sword itself is a little heavier than some campilons that iv'e handled......Dave Attached Images

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7th March 2014, 03:16 AM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Wow! I never really liked Kampilans before this one.

7th March 2014, 05:00 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A REAL BEAUTY AND THE PICTURES ARE GREAT AND SHOW IT VERY WELL. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE NEVER SEEN A IVORY OR WHALEBONE KAMPILIAN IN PERSON BUT WILL ENJOY THE PICTURES AND PERHAPS SOMEDAY I WILL GET MY HANDS ON ONE.

7th March 2014, 10:16 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Just stunning!

7th March 2014, 01:53 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	Congratulations !! this is one of the most beatiful kampilan I heve ever seen, the whalebone hilt is perfect ! Thank you very much , you have enjoy my day !! carlos

7th March 2014, 02:23 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	Dave, to me this is the centerpiece of your display. Every time I walk up to your table, my eyes gets drawn up to this Kamp. The only 2 tone cross guard I've ever seen.