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tagalanao · 6th October 2005, 04:56 PM

Hi!

How could one tell if a certain kampilan is Bagobo or T'boli? I'm just still a little confused up to now, even though I've already handled a number of these blades. My guess -- those brass handles with bells hanging are T'boli? Those w/o are Bagobo?

Thanks!

BobT

6th October 2005, 04:56 PM	#1
tagalanao Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lanao, Philippines Posts: 37	Bagobo vs. T'boli Hi! How could one tell if a certain kampilan is Bagobo or T'boli? I'm just still a little confused up to now, even though I've already handled a number of these blades. My guess -- those brass handles with bells hanging are T'boli? Those w/o are Bagobo? Thanks! BobT