Kampilan with MOP dots

kai · 8th September 2008, 10:51 PM

Hello Maurice,

Your Moro display is filling up nicely!

Does the blade show any evidence of laminations?

IMVHO, the rather roughly carved hilt, no considerable wear, and the large size of the blade may point towards the 20th century. Also the MOP on the crosspiece seems to be too close to the outside to be covering original guard holes (not strong enough). I'd guess that the MOP may be the original decoration.

I'm not sure about the blade - I'd like to see a close-up of the tip if possible.

Regards,
Kai

8th September 2008, 10:51 PM	#8
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Maurice, Your Moro display is filling up nicely! Does the blade show any evidence of laminations? IMVHO, the rather roughly carved hilt, no considerable wear, and the large size of the blade may point towards the 20th century. Also the MOP on the crosspiece seems to be too close to the outside to be covering original guard holes (not strong enough). I'd guess that the MOP may be the original decoration. I'm not sure about the blade - I'd like to see a close-up of the tip if possible. Regards, Kai