Okirred Kampilan With Luks

Rick · 12th March 2006, 12:57 AM

Post 1930 ; possibly even 1950's ; nice work most likely from Mindanao .
I have the matching kris .

Ian · 12th March 2006, 06:33 AM

Agree with Rick. This type of okir engraving/chiseling on the kris blade seems to be mainly Maranao work from the Lake Lanao region, so I would guess that the kampilan has a similar origin. Second half of the 20th C., perhaps a little earlier.

I doubt that the kampilan would have any martial advantage with a few luk towards the hilt. The striking area for a kampilan is the distal third, towards the tip, and any luk near the hilt would not likely come into play with respect to striking or cutting. I think the luk are there for a decorative purpose, perhaps to enhance sales to foreigners who like exotic looking weapons.

Ian.

12th March 2006, 12:57 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Post 1930 ; possibly even 1950's ; nice work most likely from Mindanao . I have the matching kris . Attached Images

12th March 2006, 06:33 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,613	Agree with Rick. This type of okir engraving/chiseling on the kris blade seems to be mainly Maranao work from the Lake Lanao region, so I would guess that the kampilan has a similar origin. Second half of the 20th C., perhaps a little earlier. I doubt that the kampilan would have any martial advantage with a few luk towards the hilt. The striking area for a kampilan is the distal third, towards the tip, and any luk near the hilt would not likely come into play with respect to striking or cutting. I think the luk are there for a decorative purpose, perhaps to enhance sales to foreigners who like exotic looking weapons. Ian.