Interesting Kampilan with some unusual features.

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Rick

Looks very nice Bill .
The only thing I'd question is the staple guard; it doesn't seem to stand proud from the crossguard as most do and appears to be of Brass .
That doesn't look functional; a later addition ?

Actually, Rick, the staple guard was pushed through the other side. I just pushed it back and now it does "stand proud." If you look at the second picture, you can sort of see the other side.

It does seem to be brass. Could be later addition, but the story I got from the guy I bought it from is that it has not been touched in a very long time. One of these "attic finds" that was in someone's family over 100 years.

The seller was very un-knowledgeable about this sword. Did not have a clue as to what it was.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Actually, Rick, the staple guard was pushed through the other side. I just pushed it back and now it does "stand proud." If you look at the second picture, you can sort of see the other side.

It does seem to be brass. Could be later addition, but the story I got from the guy I bought it from is that it has not been touched in a very long time. One of these "attic finds" that was in someone's family over 100 years.

The seller was very un-knowledgeable about this sword. Did not have a clue as to what it was.

Gotta love Attic Finds Bill .

I have seen spring wire used to nail the scabbard halves together .
Note holes on one edge only and the way the inside is carved .