You're welcome, Jim!
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I dont have these weapons at hand, just these photos, so do not unfortunately have dimensions. It seems these are noted to be quite long but this I believe was around 30" blade, not the larger blades of up to 40" or more.
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About 30" is typical. Though examples are known, I'd consider 40" to be oversize.
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Now I'm curious about the large staple (now absent) but I did read that some of these had chain mail attached to the guard.
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Very few examples seem have to survived - I'd love to see pics of any extant pieces! I dare to posit that this wasn't common.
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I understand that these were a combat weapon and contrary to other edged weapon forms used in these regions, did not serve as tools as required as well.
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Yes, the kamp has dedicated combat and ceremonial functions (as have lots of other blade types from the archipelago). Some other do have hybrid functions though.
Regards,
Kai