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28th December 2023, 03:30 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Here is one kampilan that I once owned but sold to the Philippines.
The staple is made of bronze. This was my favorite staple. |
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28th December 2023, 04:49 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Nice to see another cast bronze staple, Jose.
 Talk about intricate work, nicely done. 
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28th December 2023, 05:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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I recall there was a silver one within these pages, cast in the form of snakes. Anyone know it? |
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28th December 2023, 11:52 AM
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That's the one!
Battara, can you tell us more about it? Was this refitted or a modern bespoke request? |
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28th December 2023, 11:18 PM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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This was my attempt at restoration. When i owned this piece it had half of the bone guard present. So I made another bone part to try to match, then replaced the missing guard with a twisted double snake made of chased silver with each end in the form of a snake head with copper eyes. I chose to do this to match the other parts of the kampilan hilt mounts.
Years later, a new dealer took all of that out, did their own bone, and got rid of any guard. This is one which I wish I didn't have to sell off at the time. 
Last edited by Battara; 29th December 2023 at 04:12 AM. |
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29th December 2023, 04:06 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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The first picture is how I received it.
The second picture is what I was trying to match with the new guard I made. This "ring" was holding the long Maranao cloth mansala in place. I placed the third picture of my guard work below the second for comparison. |
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