How to make a scabbard for a Kampilan?

imas560 · 6th September 2012, 09:10 PM

Thanks Vandoo

imas560 · 11th September 2012, 04:36 AM

So I'm almost ready to apply the hair tufts but I thought I'd better verify the kampilan.
I was working under the assumption that the kampilan is a recently made piece (recent as in made in the last 10 years). But I want to confirm first as I was thinking the scabbard is an addition that does not alter the item but the hair tufts affixed become part of the item. I have taken a few additional photos and I was hoping that someone could be able to quickly tell that the kampilan is a recently made item.
The dimes do not show the year, but I thought it could be quite easy to get hold of a couple of old coins.
The kampilan is approx 39 inches / 1 metre long.
Thanks everyone for your help.

VANDOO · 11th September 2012, 05:56 AM

YOU HAVE A PM MESSAGE

imas560 · 11th September 2012, 06:42 AM

thanks Vandoo, much appreciated

imas560 · 25th October 2012, 10:29 AM

Hello all,
finally finished the hair tufts. Was going to dye the chestnut hair extensions a deep red but the daughter had managed to do some french braids whilst I was busy with something else. When I got her to undo the braids the chestnut hair had a nice wave to it so decided to do a combination of black and chestnut tufts.

VANDOO · 25th October 2012, 06:34 PM

VERY NICELY DONE A BIG IMPROVEMENT ON THE SWORD AND YOU GOT TO LEARN QUITE A LOT WHILE DOING THE WORK.

Battara · 26th October 2012, 01:53 AM

First, nice scabbard. Glad you got it done.

Second, Ron what a great video, thanks!

11th September 2012, 04:36 AM	#2
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	So I'm almost ready to apply the hair tufts but I thought I'd better verify the kampilan. I was working under the assumption that the kampilan is a recently made piece (recent as in made in the last 10 years). But I want to confirm first as I was thinking the scabbard is an addition that does not alter the item but the hair tufts affixed become part of the item. I have taken a few additional photos and I was hoping that someone could be able to quickly tell that the kampilan is a recently made item. The dimes do not show the year, but I thought it could be quite easy to get hold of a couple of old coins. The kampilan is approx 39 inches / 1 metre long. Thanks everyone for your help. Attached Images

25th October 2012, 10:29 AM	#5
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Hello all, finally finished the hair tufts. Was going to dye the chestnut hair extensions a deep red but the daughter had managed to do some french braids whilst I was busy with something else. When I got her to undo the braids the chestnut hair had a nice wave to it so decided to do a combination of black and chestnut tufts. Attached Images

6th September 2012, 09:10 PM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Thanks Vandoo

11th September 2012, 05:56 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	YOU HAVE A PM MESSAGE

11th September 2012, 06:42 AM	#4
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	thanks Vandoo, much appreciated

25th October 2012, 06:34 PM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	VERY NICELY DONE A BIG IMPROVEMENT ON THE SWORD AND YOU GOT TO LEARN QUITE A LOT WHILE DOING THE WORK.

26th October 2012, 01:53 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	First, nice scabbard. Glad you got it done. Second, Ron what a great video, thanks!