My First Kampilan

[russel]

I am very pleased to present my first Kampilan for discussion. After a couple of weeks negotiation, a 600km drive and a somewhat bizarre interaction with a "local", I secured this for what I believe to be a good price. From what I have read this seems to be an honest old Kampilan, blade length a touch under 30 inches. I am yet to give it any maintenance. I would greatly appreciate the thoughts of more learned forum members.

Cheers, Russel

[drac2k]

Very nice kampilan;even though it may be your first, I bet it won't be your last ! Once you acquire one, it is almost impossible not to want others !

[CharlesS]

Congrats on your first kampie. You got a darn nice one!

[Sajen]

Hi Russel,

nice one, congrats! The blade seems to have a nice lamination and the handle has had once hair. Nice that the original eyes are still present.

Best regards,
Detlef

[kino]

Inlaid dots on the blade, rattan wrap intact, iron guard present and a munsala,what a great first Kampilan.
A long drive and a "bizarre interaction" with someone, makes for a lasting memory and a fun story to share.
Thanks for showing.

[kronckew]

next you can find a goat to shave for the hair tufts to put in the grip holes.


(not mine )


all-in-all yours is a nice one...

[russel]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Russel,

nice one, congrats! The blade seems to have a nice lamination and the handle has had once hair. Nice that the original eyes are still present.

Best regards,
Detlef

Thanks Detlef, hopefully the laminations will be more apparent after the blade has been cleaned a little (and maybe etched), although I want to retain much of the original patina.

[Robert]

Thanks Robert, what type of wax would you recommend?

I usually use Ren Wax on just about everything.

Thanks Detlef, hopefully the laminations will be more apparent after the blade has been cleaned a little (and maybe etched), although I want to retain much of the original patina.

Etching will remove any and all patina the blade now has.

Best,
Robert