Sundang and kampilan for comment

mross · 1st August 2014, 08:19 PM

Have you checked the Kris to see if it is a twist core? Looks like a strong possibility.

drac2k · 1st August 2014, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the affirmation guys ; it is always a complement to hear positive reactions from the forum on recent purchases.
The medallion on the handle is carved from wood and I don't believe that the blade is twist core .

Sajen · 2nd August 2014, 12:40 PM

Two beautiful pieces!

The kris has a very unusual blade shape, to bad that the scabbard is in such a bad state.
The mansala at the kampilan can give maybe a hint of the origin of the sword!?

Regards,
Detlef

Arete · 2nd August 2014, 01:26 PM

beautiful kris. The kampilan appears to be for a left handed man.

Gavin Nugent · 2nd August 2014, 01:58 PM

Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

Sajen · 2nd August 2014, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons

Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

Yes, you are correct!

CharlesS · 2nd August 2014, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons

Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

Yes the blade upside down as to the norm. Wonder if we could get a shot of the area where the blade enters the hilt have a look at what's holding it in place.

Is the blade loose in the hilt by chance?

drac2k · 2nd August 2014, 08:37 PM

The blade is super tight ; no wiggle or looseness at all .I'll negotiate with my photographer (my wife), and hopefully I'll have a picture by tomorrow .

Gavin Nugent · 3rd August 2014, 12:19 AM

I'd say the break is under the material at the centre of the grip and put back together incorrectly.

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1st August 2014, 08:19 PM	#1
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Have you checked the Kris to see if it is a twist core? Looks like a strong possibility.

1st August 2014, 08:31 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks for the affirmation guys ; it is always a complement to hear positive reactions from the forum on recent purchases. The medallion on the handle is carved from wood and I don't believe that the blade is twist core .

2nd August 2014, 12:40 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,417	Two beautiful pieces! The kris has a very unusual blade shape, to bad that the scabbard is in such a bad state. The mansala at the kampilan can give maybe a hint of the origin of the sword!? Regards, Detlef

2nd August 2014, 01:26 PM	#4
Arete Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 10	beautiful kris. The kampilan appears to be for a left handed man.

2nd August 2014, 01:58 PM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

2nd August 2014, 08:37 PM	#8
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	The blade is super tight ; no wiggle or looseness at all .I'll negotiate with my photographer (my wife), and hopefully I'll have a picture by tomorrow .

3rd August 2014, 12:19 AM	#9
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I'd say the break is under the material at the centre of the grip and put back together incorrectly.