A Kampilan blade - from where?

harimauhk · 23rd March 2011, 05:05 AM

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans.

I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

KuKulzA28 · 23rd March 2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by harimauhk

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans.

I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

Good luck with your mission! I look forward to what you find.

harimauhk · 23rd March 2011, 05:12 AM

Thanks Kuk! I only have five days there, so I'm going to focus on the coastal areas of Sabah this time. It's going to be an exciting year. Southern Thailand, Mindanao and West Java are all definites!

Battara · 23rd March 2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harimauhk

I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans.

I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there.

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

I think spunger had a Katipunan dagger that had a brass blade. We wondered it it was ceremonial or talismanic.

Bring back what you find.(and bring back lots of presents)

harimauhk · 30th March 2011, 06:52 AM

I'll see what I can do

Robert · 30th March 2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by harimauhk

As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

Harimauhk,
Here a a few examples of brass and copper bladed daggers that I believe are from Luzon. If the ones with brass blades are meant for protection, are the copper bladed ones meant for a more nefarious purpose as I have heard?

Robert

23rd March 2011, 05:05 AM	#1
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	I found this thread when looking for info on the Illanun of Borneo and their kampilans. I'll be in Malaysian Borneo later this year and I'm hoping to acquire modern-made blades from a number of tribes there. As far as brass/bronze being talismanic: even some of the Christians of Southern Luzon believe brass blades offer protection. Some believe a brass dagger will protect against aswang.

23rd March 2011, 05:12 AM	#3
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	Thanks Kuk! I only have five days there, so I'm going to focus on the coastal areas of Sabah this time. It's going to be an exciting year. Southern Thailand, Mindanao and West Java are all definites!

30th March 2011, 06:52 AM	#5
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	I'll see what I can do