A Kampilan blade - from where?

[Nirghosa]

Originally Posted by Battara

Most of the time I just use a seal. However, I have stained it with walnut before, which looks like the area between the inner and outer parts of the narra tree, or a truly aged piece of inner narra wood.

Very useful insight, thanks!
I've mostly made my handles in a representative style (since they're just my trainers anyway). But as I've begun to get more competent with the solid handles(vs slabs) I've wanted to make them more accurate.

[harimauhk]

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans. I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

[KuKulzA28]

Originally Posted by harimauhk

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans. I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

Good luck with your mission! I look forward to what you find.

[harimauhk]

Thanks Kuk! I only have five days there, so I'm going to focus on the coastal areas of Sabah this time. It's going to be an exciting year. Southern Thailand, Mindanao and West Java are all definites!

[Battara]

Originally Posted by harimauhk

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans. I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

I think spunger had a Katipunan dagger that had a brass blade. We wondered it it was ceremonial or talismanic.

Bring back what you find.(and bring back lots of presents)

[harimauhk]

I'll see what I can do

[Robert]

Originally Posted by harimauhk

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

Harimauhk,
Here a a few examples of brass and copper bladed daggers that I believe are from Luzon. If the ones with brass blades are meant for protection, are the copper bladed ones meant for a more nefarious purpose as I have heard?

Robert