My last adquisitions, 2 kampilans!

Battara · 25th December 2019, 08:27 PM

Yes this is how it is indeed done - paint and then carved.

Now these triangles are a young plant motif (I forgot the plant it comes from).

What I find interesting is the metal clamps on one side of the scabbard keep it together while the other side is an open slit for the blade to slide out.

GIO · 28th December 2019, 08:32 AM

Compared with other kampilans, the hilt of the big one seems reversed. I am no expert at all and would like to know if there is a rule about placing these hilts. Thanks

kai · 29th December 2019, 12:01 PM

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Now these triangles are a young plant motif (I forgot the plant it comes from).

AFAIK, the default usually is young bamboo shoots.

Regards,
Kai

kai · 29th December 2019, 12:06 PM

Hello Carlos,

That's 2 interesting examples. Did you obtain any details on provenance, etc.?

The scabbard looks quite a bit younger than the kampilan; seems to be nicely engineered though! How easy it is to push the blade out through the front side vs. securely retaining it inside during carrying?

Thanks!

Regards,
Kai

carlos · 29th December 2019, 05:58 PM

Hello
The illanun kampilan came from a seller of Belgium.
The kampilan with sheath I have bought in Spain, but I dont have more information.
The kampilan with sheath fits perfectly sword with sheath.
Thanks
Carlos

Battara · 28th December 2019, 10:49 PM

Good eye GIO. I missed that. You're right, the Ilanun kampilan hilt is backwards.

Also, Carlos, it is great to have a scabbard with this, never mind it being in such great condition. Usually these scabbards have been thrown away or are otherwise missing.

kai · 29th December 2019, 11:58 AM

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Good eye GIO. I missed that. You're right, the Ilanun kampilan hilt is backwards.

You got it backwards, Jose...

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 29th December 2019, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

You got it backwards, Jose...

Regards,
Kai

AAAHHHHH!!!!

I meant the Maranao kampilan!

By the way, if any of you find marbles on the floor, just put them in a bag and send them back to me. I keep losing mine. 🤨

25th December 2019, 08:27 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Yes this is how it is indeed done - paint and then carved. Now these triangles are a young plant motif (I forgot the plant it comes from). What I find interesting is the metal clamps on one side of the scabbard keep it together while the other side is an open slit for the blade to slide out.

28th December 2019, 08:32 AM	#2
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 328	Compared with other kampilans, the hilt of the big one seems reversed. I am no expert at all and would like to know if there is a rule about placing these hilts. Thanks

29th December 2019, 12:06 PM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Carlos, That's 2 interesting examples. Did you obtain any details on provenance, etc.? The scabbard looks quite a bit younger than the kampilan; seems to be nicely engineered though! How easy it is to push the blade out through the front side vs. securely retaining it inside during carrying? Thanks! Regards, Kai

29th December 2019, 05:58 PM	#5
carlos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 748	Hello The illanun kampilan came from a seller of Belgium. The kampilan with sheath I have bought in Spain, but I dont have more information. The kampilan with sheath fits perfectly sword with sheath. Thanks Carlos

28th December 2019, 10:49 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Good eye GIO. I missed that. You're right, the Ilanun kampilan hilt is backwards. Also, Carlos, it is great to have a scabbard with this, never mind it being in such great condition. Usually these scabbards have been thrown away or are otherwise missing.