Kampilan with MOP dots

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Maurice,

Your Moro display is filling up nicely!

Does the blade show any evidence of laminations?

IMVHO, the rather roughly carved hilt, no considerable wear, and the large size of the blade may point towards the 20th century. Also the MOP on the crosspiece seems to be too close to the outside to be covering original guard holes (not strong enough). I'd guess that the MOP may be the original decoration.

I'm not sure about the blade - I'd like to see a close-up of the tip if possible.

Regards,
Kai

Hi Kai,

I see no evidence of laminations on the blade...

I also thought that the guard normally is more to the middle of the crosspiece....However than I studied some pics and I found some guards at the position where the MOP is at mine...But maybe you are right and they might be original MOP.

Maybe another forumite has a kamp with MOP??

The picture attached of the tip of the blade is the only one I have available right now.
Let me know when you need more or better pics than I will make them tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Maurice