Kampilan with Round Head and Mansala

Ian · 15th July 2014, 05:30 AM

Thanks Spunger. I haven't been back there for several years. Sorry to hear the supply has dried up. He had a good pipeline for many years.

Glad to hear Mr Ven is still going strong. He had some health issues a while back, but obviously not enough of a problem to keep him away from the shop.

Michael, I really like that example you show. Definitely a similar style as Dan's hilt. Nice use of rattan on the handle.

Ian

Battara · 16th July 2014, 01:12 AM

So I guess when I go (Feb?) don't bother looking over there......

Spunjer · 16th July 2014, 03:31 AM

not in manila, batara; but with patience ya might just get lucky in the other islands... pic taken very recently in Sulu:

16th July 2014, 03:31 AM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	not in manila, batara; but with patience ya might just get lucky in the other islands... pic taken very recently in Sulu: Attached Images

15th July 2014, 05:30 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Thanks Spunger. I haven't been back there for several years. Sorry to hear the supply has dried up. He had a good pipeline for many years. Glad to hear Mr Ven is still going strong. He had some health issues a while back, but obviously not enough of a problem to keep him away from the shop. Michael, I really like that example you show. Definitely a similar style as Dan's hilt. Nice use of rattan on the handle. Ian

16th July 2014, 01:12 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	So I guess when I go (Feb?) don't bother looking over there......