Moro kampilan (?) Spanish American war era

Jim McDougall · 9th April 2025, 03:13 PM

Thank you so much guys! As I noted, I know very little on the weapons in this field, but acquired this during the decades I was studying espada anchas and the similarity (Ian-very good point I had not thought of! the Chinese style) in the hilt.
I dont have the actual weapon at hand, but it seems the blade was 22-23".

It seems a rugged, ersatz style example, so the wartime possibility seems likely.

I really appreciate the input, and Ian for going into such detail. The specialty in studying the weapons of these areas is so complicated! but incredibly fascinating, I can see why the profound interest!

9th April 2025, 03:13 PM	#16
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	Thank you so much guys! As I noted, I know very little on the weapons in this field, but acquired this during the decades I was studying espada anchas and the similarity (Ian-very good point I had not thought of! the Chinese style) in the hilt. I dont have the actual weapon at hand, but it seems the blade was 22-23". It seems a rugged, ersatz style example, so the wartime possibility seems likely. I really appreciate the input, and Ian for going into such detail. The specialty in studying the weapons of these areas is so complicated! but incredibly fascinating, I can see why the profound interest!