How to make a scabbard for a Kampilan?

imas560 · 5th August 2012, 04:11 AM

Hello,
I've managed to acquire three kampilan swords, all without scabbards. I was wanting to show at least one off at my next club meeting but showing it with a scabbard. I was hoping to make a scabbard out of two halves using some local wood, bound with rattan, with the bottom edge of the scabbard open. Does anyone know of a website/book/youtube clip that shows a traditional method of weaving rattan?
One of the kampilans is most probably a modern day replica and I'm wanting to insert hair plugs into the handle and was wondering if there is a post that shows an easy way of doing this?
many thanks in advance

5th August 2012, 04:11 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	How to make a scabbard for a Kampilan? Hello, I've managed to acquire three kampilan swords, all without scabbards. I was wanting to show at least one off at my next club meeting but showing it with a scabbard. I was hoping to make a scabbard out of two halves using some local wood, bound with rattan, with the bottom edge of the scabbard open. Does anyone know of a website/book/youtube clip that shows a traditional method of weaving rattan? One of the kampilans is most probably a modern day replica and I'm wanting to insert hair plugs into the handle and was wondering if there is a post that shows an easy way of doing this? many thanks in advance