non-moro kampilans?

[MaharlikaTimawa]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Maharlika:

Welcome to the forum.

With regard to the ginunting that you show, it is really hard to assess its size because there is no scale for comparison. Also, the camera angle may be accentuating its apparent length.

In my experience, I have seen ginunting of 25-28 inches in length but I don't recall anything longer than that. I don't own an example that long, but I have handled such long versions.

Ian.

Hi Ian,

It is true, the angle could possible make the sword like bigger in length. However in regards to the kampilan above, it seems the specimen is still up to debate on whether it is a Visayan piece.
It is apparent to me that the animist Visayans don't seem to have the same level of advances in comparison to their south east asian brothers including the moros. They seem to have the sophistication in terms of weaponry and architecture as the Papuan people.
I have yet to see a sword that rivals the laminated steel and height of the 3 foot swords used in Indonesia and Mindinao.