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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th December 2023, 06:19 PM
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Posted By kino
I guess we’ll never know. I’ve seen an example...

I guess we’ll never know. I’ve seen an example where the Munsala was tied around the handle, not by a cord looped thru the bare holes.

Regarding the missing staple guard, here’s one that was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2023, 02:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 118,972
Posted By kino
Jim, regarding you Kampilan blade, I have seen...

Jim, regarding you Kampilan blade, I have seen quite a few Kampilan blade profile similar to yours, although not uncommon they’re not as prolific as the ones with the spikes.

Munsala - some say...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th December 2023, 05:58 PM
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Posted By kino
I acquired a bundle of horsehair years ago, I...

I acquired a bundle of horsehair years ago, I believe it’s from the tail. Compared to what’s on some of my Kamps, it’s about the same firmness. I’ve read somewhere that goat hair were also used,...
Forum: Swap Forum 4th December 2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,955
Posted By kino
Want to Trade- Rencong / Rentjong with Crown (partial)

A Rencong with the upper crown partially missing but the bottom crown is intact. I believe the hilt is horn. There is movement to the crown.This was found with the string wrapped around.

Trade for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 118,972
Posted By kino
I’ve done a few hair restorations on Kampilan’s...

I’ve done a few hair restorations on Kampilan’s that were totally bare.
I used wood glue to secure the plugs and hair into the cavity. I acquired white horse hair and dyed it with fabric dye.
...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 118,972
Posted By kino
Hopefully the new owner will weigh in and post...

Hopefully the new owner will weigh in and post photos.

Here’s a Kampilan with Carabao horn hilt and cross-guard.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2023, 05:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 118,972
Posted By kino
There were no other photos. Just a gut feeling...

There were no other photos.
Just a gut feeling coupled with the silver pin in the photo that could be reinforcing the 2 slabs together.

Now that I’ve given it some thought the pin could have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 118,972
Posted By kino
I hope the break wasn’t intentional so to comply...

I hope the break wasn’t intentional so to comply with length regulations.

The crossguard is patially pushed onto the grip, which makes the grip seem short. The photo of the whole sword is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 118,972
Posted By kino
Imported Middle Eastern Sword ( Kampilan)

Did a forumite place the winning bid on the “Imported Middle Eastern Sword”, that was auctioned off last night? Please post photos of the hilt and scabbard with dimensions, when you get a chance.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 42,245
Posted By kino
Here is a spearhead with similar profile to...

Here is a spearhead with similar profile to Tanaruz’ and Krieger’s.
This one is definitely Moro. Same loop cord attachment as in Krieger’s.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 83,962
Posted By kino
Thanks Gustav

Thanks Gustav
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 83,962
Posted By kino
Hey Gavin, Might you have the dimensions on...

Hey Gavin, Might you have the dimensions on Raffles’ Barung?
Forum: Swap Forum 24th November 2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 10,939
Posted By kino
Ethiopian Gurade to Trade for something Moro

An old Gurade with a nice blade. I believe the blade to be European in origin, no makers mark as far as origin.
Hilt is horn. Blade and hilt are tight together.

Want to trade for a Moro sword.
...
Forum: Swap Forum 16th November 2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,402
Posted By kino
Tombak’s for sale

Selling 2 Javanese spearheads, only one has a scabbard.
Asking $100.00 each + shipping.
Forum: Swap Forum 13th November 2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,524
Posted By kino
On hold

On hold
Forum: Swap Forum 13th November 2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,524
Posted By kino
For Sale Barung (variant?)

Offering an old Barung or a variant of.
10 sided wooden hilt that shows age. Has flashing grains. Has cracks as indicated by the green arrows in the photo.
Polished blade with swollen edge. A 4...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th November 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 66,948
Posted By kino
Great catch Sajen. A handsome sword.

Great catch Sajen. A handsome sword.
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd November 2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,627
Posted By kino
#1, sold

#1, Gunong is sold.
Forum: Swap Forum 29th October 2023, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,627
Posted By kino
Knives for sale

1. Moro Gunong good condition, clean blade, hilt has flashing grains. $140.00 + mailing cost.

2. Moro Gunong forged wavy blade, not by stock removal. Missing ferrule and guard. Hilt has...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd October 2023, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,819
Posted By kino
On display at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery,...

On display at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton, OH.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 46,207
Posted By kino
Excellent work! “I made the swassa on brass...

Excellent work!

“I made the swassa on brass bands”, it’s gold plated?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,819
Posted By kino
I like it. How much does it weigh, helmet and...

I like it.
How much does it weigh, helmet and all?


Here’s one on a wooden helmet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2023, 02:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,527
Posted By kino
It’s beautiful. It has a Spanish influence with...

It’s beautiful. It has a Spanish influence with that ring. Never seen one similar to it.
I vote for Philippines.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,187
Posted By kino
Sorry the photo failed to attach. I’m glad you...

Sorry the photo failed to attach.
I’m glad you knew was I was referring to. Kris’ with a silver okir engraved panel that I have encountered (~3) were fastened to the blade with something that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 87,540
Posted By kino
Congrats Sajen. The one with the lighter...

Congrats Sajen.
The one with the lighter colored wood looks wicked although I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of the other one.

Do you have photo(s) of these being carried by the people...
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