New Kampilan for comment

Battara · 25th April 2010, 07:26 PM

Interesting piece. Missing the hair,the eyes, and the staple (perhaps on both sides of crossguard). A good polish would bring out the silver inlay. Brass chased cap on the middle of the crossguard is unusual and nice. May be laminated. Probably Maranao tribe. Congrats!

Nirghosa · 25th April 2010, 07:56 PM

thanks, I'm quite pleased.
yes, the brass plate is certainly a plus and a surprise. I got this on Craigslist and the pics did not display enough detail. "with great risk comes great reward!"
I already have plans to replace the hair and am considering the staple.
Haven't settled on a full cleaning of the blade or just minor. the possible lamination may decide that

Sajen · 25th April 2010, 09:31 PM

Congrats, nice kamp! After some restore work it will look great. I also like the plate.

Regards,

Detlef

Gavin Nugent · 25th April 2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nirghosa

thanks, I'm quite pleased.
yes, the brass plate is certainly a plus and a surprise. I got this on Craigslist and the pics did not display enough detail. "with great risk comes great reward!"
I already have plans to replace the hair and am considering the staple.
Haven't settled on a full cleaning of the blade or just minor. the possible lamination may decide that

Nice find and worthy of a conservative restore.
I think the blade will show a few nice surprises if fully cleaned.
I look forward to your finished touches.

Gav

Nirghosa · 2nd May 2010, 08:39 PM

OK, here's a few pics after my initial "soft touch" cleanup. Only used mild oil on the handle and blade.

kino · 2nd May 2010, 08:44 PM

It's looking better already. Like everyone, I too like that copper plate on the handguard.

Can you post photos of the kris. It looks like a nice one.

Nirghosa · 2nd May 2010, 08:46 PM

Ah yes, that is my son's kris. I was taking pics of it for a friend.

Nirghosa · 2nd May 2010, 08:53 PM

Here are the pics. It did not look this good initially. Was heavily rusted and bent.

2nd May 2010, 08:39 PM	#5
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	OK, here's a few pics after my initial "soft touch" cleanup. Only used mild oil on the handle and blade. Attached Images

2nd May 2010, 08:53 PM	#8
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Here are the pics. It did not look this good initially. Was heavily rusted and bent. Attached Images

25th April 2010, 07:26 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Interesting piece. Missing the hair,the eyes, and the staple (perhaps on both sides of crossguard). A good polish would bring out the silver inlay. Brass chased cap on the middle of the crossguard is unusual and nice. May be laminated. Probably Maranao tribe. Congrats!

25th April 2010, 07:56 PM	#2
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	thanks, I'm quite pleased. yes, the brass plate is certainly a plus and a surprise. I got this on Craigslist and the pics did not display enough detail. "with great risk comes great reward!" I already have plans to replace the hair and am considering the staple. Haven't settled on a full cleaning of the blade or just minor. the possible lamination may decide that

25th April 2010, 09:31 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Congrats, nice kamp! After some restore work it will look great. I also like the plate. Regards, Detlef

2nd May 2010, 08:44 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	It's looking better already. Like everyone, I too like that copper plate on the handguard. Can you post photos of the kris. It looks like a nice one.

2nd May 2010, 08:46 PM	#7
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Ah yes, that is my son's kris. I was taking pics of it for a friend.