My First Kampilan

kai · 26th June 2017, 10:45 AM

Yes, blade and fittings are typical examples of contemporary Maranao craftsmanship (maybe a bit above average, I suppose).

The blade seems to be forged well with good thickness and distal tapering; so, not a bad piece. However, the tip features are not perfect and possibly a bit weak for real action.

It's very, very tough to obtain genuine antique pieces in pretty much all countries of origin nowadays. I know it is a pain to import stuff from overseas but even if you loose a shipment once in while, your odds are far better when sourcing from the US (and also total cost can be lower if you are patient enough to wait for good offers). Still, caveat emptor needs to be kept in mind with any acquisition (modern pieces can pop up anywhere and not all sellers are trustworthy).

Regards,
Kai

26th June 2017, 10:45 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yes, blade and fittings are typical examples of contemporary Maranao craftsmanship (maybe a bit above average, I suppose). The blade seems to be forged well with good thickness and distal tapering; so, not a bad piece. However, the tip features are not perfect and possibly a bit weak for real action. It's very, very tough to obtain genuine antique pieces in pretty much all countries of origin nowadays. I know it is a pain to import stuff from overseas but even if you loose a shipment once in while, your odds are far better when sourcing from the US (and also total cost can be lower if you are patient enough to wait for good offers). Still, caveat emptor needs to be kept in mind with any acquisition (modern pieces can pop up anywhere and not all sellers are trustworthy). Regards, Kai