How to make a scabbard for a Kampilan?

Nirghosa · 12th August 2012, 10:14 PM

While i am certainly not a moderator, I would think in this instance it would be relevant as it speaks to the possible martial application of the scabbard and the construction techiques requested.

imas560 · 25th August 2012, 10:16 PM

Hello,
managed to make a scabbard from some wooden wall panelling. The groove was the right width for the blade spine. Used a drill in the end to create the space for the blade and have an opening for the blade to exit. The kampilan blade fits snugly and needs a bit of force to exit the scabbard. The next step is the hair additions. Have been doing the rounds of the malls looking for hair extensions and red hair dye "for my daughter, she's going through a phase".

A. G. Maisey · 25th August 2012, 10:59 PM

Kampilans are well and truly outside my very limited area of knowledge, but the form of the kampilan is the same as a great number of Indonesian swords. The scabbards for these swords are invariably made with the mouth of the scabbard wide enough to accommodate easy entry and removal of the widest part of the blade.
Are there any scabbards for kampilans in existence which come from the period when kampilans were actually used in true combat?

Battara · 25th August 2012, 11:31 PM

Did you make a breakaway scabbard?

Spunjer · 26th August 2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by imas560

Hello,
managed to make a scabbard from some wooden wall panelling. The groove was the right width for the blade spine. Used a drill in the end to create the space for the blade and have an opening for the blade to exit. The kampilan blade fits snugly and needs a bit of force to exit the scabbard. The next step is the hair additions. Have been doing the rounds of the malls looking for hair extensions and red hair dye "for my daughter, she's going through a phase".

lol, good one! excellent job on that scabbard, is all i can say!

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Are there any scabbards for kampilans in existence which come from the period when kampilans were actually used in true combat?

hello alan,
this particular kampilan would be from the period when they were actually used in combat.

A. G. Maisey · 26th August 2012, 02:37 PM

Thank you Spunjer.

imas560 · 28th August 2012, 12:43 AM

Hello all,
@Battara: whilst looking at some wooden odds and ends and formulating a quick process on how to setup and route my eye kept resting on the wooden wall boards which had been set aside as they had a bit of wet rot on the bottom. As I'm usually in a rush I decided for a quick and dirty option of using the solid board with an opening in the bottom. But I'm still formulating a breakaway scabbard using some plywood and a router but I'll save that for the other 2 kampilans as I'd need to approach the project with a bit more TLC.

@AGMaisey: Hello Mr Maisey, thanks for the info re the scabbard. You helped me out a year or two ago with some tips on protocol and etiquette for my trip to Malaysia which was greatly appreciated and very helpful. I am hoping to visit Empu Mazin on my next visit. On one of my visits he was finishing off a keris panjang which was a work of art and I would like to talk to him about them. This time without my kiddies chasing chickens and cats into the bush.

Spunjer · 30th August 2012, 12:14 PM

GM Yuli Romo demonstrating the Kampilan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCl1T6c8w4A

imas560 · 6th September 2012, 05:32 AM

Hello all,
the hair extensions arrived today and the hair holes are ready.
Cato mentions that the hair tufts "generally measure six to eight inches in length". Does this seem to be the norm?
thanks

25th August 2012, 10:16 PM	#2
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Hello, managed to make a scabbard from some wooden wall panelling. The groove was the right width for the blade spine. Used a drill in the end to create the space for the blade and have an opening for the blade to exit. The kampilan blade fits snugly and needs a bit of force to exit the scabbard. The next step is the hair additions. Have been doing the rounds of the malls looking for hair extensions and red hair dye "for my daughter, she's going through a phase". Attached Images

6th September 2012, 05:32 AM	#9
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Hello all, the hair extensions arrived today and the hair holes are ready. Cato mentions that the hair tufts "generally measure six to eight inches in length". Does this seem to be the norm? thanks Attached Images

12th August 2012, 10:14 PM	#1
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	While i am certainly not a moderator, I would think in this instance it would be relevant as it speaks to the possible martial application of the scabbard and the construction techiques requested.

25th August 2012, 10:59 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Kampilans are well and truly outside my very limited area of knowledge, but the form of the kampilan is the same as a great number of Indonesian swords. The scabbards for these swords are invariably made with the mouth of the scabbard wide enough to accommodate easy entry and removal of the widest part of the blade. Are there any scabbards for kampilans in existence which come from the period when kampilans were actually used in true combat?

25th August 2012, 11:31 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Did you make a breakaway scabbard?

26th August 2012, 02:37 PM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Thank you Spunjer.

28th August 2012, 12:43 AM	#7
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Hello all, @Battara: whilst looking at some wooden odds and ends and formulating a quick process on how to setup and route my eye kept resting on the wooden wall boards which had been set aside as they had a bit of wet rot on the bottom. As I'm usually in a rush I decided for a quick and dirty option of using the solid board with an opening in the bottom. But I'm still formulating a breakaway scabbard using some plywood and a router but I'll save that for the other 2 kampilans as I'd need to approach the project with a bit more TLC. @AGMaisey: Hello Mr Maisey, thanks for the info re the scabbard. You helped me out a year or two ago with some tips on protocol and etiquette for my trip to Malaysia which was greatly appreciated and very helpful. I am hoping to visit Empu Mazin on my next visit. On one of my visits he was finishing off a keris panjang which was a work of art and I would like to talk to him about them. This time without my kiddies chasing chickens and cats into the bush.

30th August 2012, 12:14 PM	#8
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	GM Yuli Romo demonstrating the Kampilan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCl1T6c8w4A