OPINIONS ABOUT THIS KAMPILAN

[carlos]

HELLO!! WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS KAMPILAN? IS A REAL KAMPILAN OR MADE FOR TOURIST? THE HANDLE SEEMS BONE.
THANKS
CARLOS

[kai]

Hello Carlos,

Let me know if you get tired of it... ;)

You should be able to ascertain the hilt material at the breaking surfaces.

This somewhat resembles pieces from Timor as shown in van Zonneveld (fig. 272). However, there are also rarely seen Moro hilts:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2820
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=208

Regards,
Kai

[VANDOO]

A VERY NICE LOOKING KAMPILIAN OF A UNUSUAL FORM WISH I COULD RUN ACROSS SOMETHING LIKE THAT SOMEDAY. THE HANDLE IS EITHER IVORY OR BONE BUT FROM THE DAMMAGE SHOWN IN THE PICTURES LOOKS A LOT LIKE IVORY. UNFORTUNATELY ITS IMPOSIBLE TO TELL MUCH ABOUT THE AGE OF THE ITEM FROM PICTURES, BUT I WOULD DEFINITELY SAY IT IS NOT MADE RECENTLY FOR TOURISTS. CONGRADULATIONS AND AS KAI SAID IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO GET RID OF IT KEEP US BOTH IN MIND :D

[kai]

BTW, Carlos, what's the length of the blade?

Regards,
Kai

[carlos]

BTW, Carlos, what's the length of the blade?

Regards,
Kai

SORRY FOR ME DELAY IN THE ANSWER. THE BLADE HAS 27.5 INCHES, FINALLY I BOUGHT THE SWORD . IT´S BEAUTIFUL!!
THANKS
CARLOS

[Ferguson]

I'm really curious. The handle looks like wood to me? Nice piece.
Steve