Whale Bone Kampilan

kino · 25th January 2009, 09:16 PM

A recent pickup. The pommel is carved out of one piece of whale bone, not a, two pieces of slabs put together.

Enjoy.

David · 25th January 2009, 09:19 PM

Wow kino, i am enjoying. Frankly, i've never really been all that drawn to kamps, but this one is just beautiful. Nice score!

Tim Simmons · 25th January 2009, 09:35 PM

How fantastic!!!! lovely detail on the scabbard. Who's a lucky chap.

carlos · 25th January 2009, 09:39 PM

I think is the most beatiful kampilan I have never seen before, is my dream!! maybe some day I could find one with ivory or whale bone...
Congratulations
Carlos

Rick · 25th January 2009, 09:44 PM

Yup, all the bells and whistles !

Nice Kino .

Sajen · 25th January 2009, 10:02 PM

Congratulations, a real beauty!

Ferguson · 25th January 2009, 10:34 PM

Stunning.

Steve

kino · 26th January 2009, 06:24 AM

Thanks for the kind words Gents. It was love at first sight for me.
David, I'm glad you ejoy the photos.
Carlos, I wish you luck in your quest.

VVV · 26th January 2009, 10:19 AM

Fantastic!
Where do you find all those spectacular swords?
Does all your nephews work in museums

Michael

Spunjer · 26th January 2009, 03:03 PM

wow! excellent piece, bro! are those coins on the hilt?

kino · 26th January 2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

Where do you find all those spectacular swords?
Does all your nephews work in museums

Michael

How did you know, have they contacted you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

wow! excellent piece, bro! are those coins on the hilt?

Spanish 10 centavo coins, 2 on each side.

Atlantia · 26th January 2009, 10:25 PM

Wow! What a piece.

Congratulations

Dimasalang · 27th January 2009, 02:04 AM

WOW! That is awesome looking! I can only dream..

Battara · 27th January 2009, 03:50 AM

Nice quality bone! IS this a newer piece?

trenchwarfare · 27th January 2009, 04:27 AM

That's the most awsomest Kamp. I have ever seen. I sold off all my ethnographic stuff 7 or 8 years ago. I had one Kampilan. As far as blade quality, the only blades I have ever seen that are better in forging, and finish, are Japanese! I judge the surface of a blade by reflective light. Look down one, and see the ripples. That Kamp. had none. I've found the best light to use, is a television, in the dark. You see EVERYTHING. M.P.

ariel · 27th January 2009, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

That's the most awsomest Kamp. I have ever seen. I sold off all my ethnographic stuff 7 or 8 years ago. I had one Kampilan. As far as blade quality, the only blades I have ever seen that are better in forging, and finish, are Japanese! I judge the surface of a blade by reflective light. Look down one, and see the ripples. That Kamp. had none. I've found the best light to use, is a television, in the dark. You see EVERYTHING. M.P.

What movies do you watch?
"The sounds of music"?

trenchwarfare · 27th January 2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

What movies do you watch?
"The sounds of music"?

Only the singing parts.

Spunjer · 27th January 2009, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimasalang

WOW! That is awesome looking! I can only dream..

yo dimasalang! wassup bro!!! nice to see you here! welcome and enjoy

battara, highly doubt this kampy is new. the looks still conforms with the older kampys. newer ones (1940's on up) tend to have rounder edges, the one i call kampy V 2.0. kinda like an evolution from the older ones.. of course, it's just a theory..
the scabbard might be later tho

Dimasalang · 27th January 2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

yo dimasalang! wassup bro!!! nice to see you here! welcome and enjoy

Yah thanks bro! Hehe. Glad I found this place...it makes for a nice support group.

Spunjer · 27th January 2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dimasalang

Yah thanks bro! Hehe. Glad I found this place...it makes for a nice support group.

lol, i wouldn't call this a support group, if your goal is to save money. the more you will learn, the more money you're gonna be spending haha!

kino · 28th January 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

lol, i wouldn't call this a support group, if your goal is to save money. the more you will learn, the more money you're gonna be spending haha!

TRUE DAT!

25th January 2009, 09:16 PM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Whale Bone Kampilan A recent pickup. The pommel is carved out of one piece of whale bone, not a, two pieces of slabs put together. Enjoy. Attached Images

25th January 2009, 09:39 PM	#4
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 737	the best!! I think is the most beatiful kampilan I have never seen before, is my dream!! maybe some day I could find one with ivory or whale bone... Congratulations Carlos

25th January 2009, 09:19 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Wow kino, i am enjoying. Frankly, i've never really been all that drawn to kamps, but this one is just beautiful. Nice score!

25th January 2009, 09:35 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	How fantastic!!!! lovely detail on the scabbard. Who's a lucky chap.

25th January 2009, 09:44 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Yup, all the bells and whistles ! Nice Kino .

25th January 2009, 10:02 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Congratulations, a real beauty!

25th January 2009, 10:34 PM	#7
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Stunning. Steve

26th January 2009, 06:24 AM	#8
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	Thanks for the kind words Gents. It was love at first sight for me. David, I'm glad you ejoy the photos. Carlos, I wish you luck in your quest.

26th January 2009, 10:19 AM	#9
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Fantastic! Where do you find all those spectacular swords? Does all your nephews work in museums Michael

26th January 2009, 03:03 PM	#10
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	wow! excellent piece, bro! are those coins on the hilt?

26th January 2009, 10:25 PM	#12
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Wow! What a piece. Congratulations

27th January 2009, 02:04 AM	#13
Dimasalang Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 264	WOW! That is awesome looking! I can only dream..

27th January 2009, 03:50 AM	#14
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Nice quality bone! IS this a newer piece?

27th January 2009, 04:27 AM	#15
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	That's the most awsomest Kamp. I have ever seen. I sold off all my ethnographic stuff 7 or 8 years ago. I had one Kampilan. As far as blade quality, the only blades I have ever seen that are better in forging, and finish, are Japanese! I judge the surface of a blade by reflective light. Look down one, and see the ripples. That Kamp. had none. I've found the best light to use, is a television, in the dark. You see EVERYTHING. M.P.