Five kampilans: which two to buy?

VANDOO · 27th October 2008, 08:17 PM

IT WOULD APPEAR THAT YOU HAVE MADE THE SELECTIONS I WOULD HAVE. ALL OF THESE MAY HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE TOURIST MARKET BUT IN THE EARLIER PICTURES THE 2 TO THE RIGHT ARE OF BETTER WORKMANSHIP, THEY ARE ALSO THE TWO YOU PICTURED LAST. THE ONE WITH THE COIN FOR AN EYE AND THE SILVER WIRE WORK AND ATTACHED PANNELS OF SOMETHING IS THE MOST ATTRACTIVE. I CAN'T TELL FROM PICTURES IF THE BLADE OR HANDLE IS AN OLD ORIGINAL OR NOT BUT DO SUSPECT THE COIN, WIRE AND ATTACHED PANNELS ARE ADD ONS IF IT IS AN OLD ONE. THE OTHER ONE'S HANDLE LOOKS OLDER BUT IT ALSO LOOKS LIKE IT MAY BE ARTIFICIALLY AGED. BEARING IN MIND ALL THAT CHECK BALANCE BLADE THICKNESS AND IF THE WORK LOOKS OLD AND THAT SOMETHING IS NOT JUST A BIT OFF TO MAKE YOU SUSPICIOUS. THEN IF YOU LIKE THEM AND CAN GET A GOOD PRICE ON THEM GO FOR IT. EVEN IF THEY ARE OF WW2 OR LATER MANUFACTURE IN 100 YEARS THEY WILL BE GOOD OLD ONES.

Rick · 27th October 2008, 10:29 PM

Look for good flex in the blade; check the taper of the blade looking down the spine; it should taper evenly to almost wafer thin at the point .

I won't suggest an example for you to buy however .
I cannot hold them in my hands .

Battara · 28th October 2008, 03:32 AM

I'm with Vandoo, the last 2 on the right....Blades are better as well as craftsmanship.

migueldiaz · 28th October 2008, 04:49 AM

Thanks, Vandoo, Rick, and Battara!

Super. I appreciate it

Rick · 28th October 2008, 02:36 PM

Keep us posted on your progress .

migueldiaz · 30th October 2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Keep us posted on your progress .

Hi Rick

So far no decision yet. It looks like I'd have a higher comfort level if I buy from forumites instead.

So, I'll just sit here and wait

Thanks/ regards.

Bill M · 30th October 2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by migueldiaz

Hi Rick

So far no decision yet. It looks like I'd have a higher comfort level if I buy from forumites instead.

So, I'll just sit here and wait

Thanks/ regards.

Good idea! You can do better than these in the pictures you show.

Rick · 30th October 2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by migueldiaz

Hi Rick

So far no decision yet. It looks like I'd have a higher comfort level if I buy from forumites instead.

So, I'll just sit here and wait

Thanks/ regards.

There are no problems with importation of swords to the Philippines ?

27th October 2008, 08:17 PM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	IT WOULD APPEAR THAT YOU HAVE MADE THE SELECTIONS I WOULD HAVE. ALL OF THESE MAY HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE TOURIST MARKET BUT IN THE EARLIER PICTURES THE 2 TO THE RIGHT ARE OF BETTER WORKMANSHIP, THEY ARE ALSO THE TWO YOU PICTURED LAST. THE ONE WITH THE COIN FOR AN EYE AND THE SILVER WIRE WORK AND ATTACHED PANNELS OF SOMETHING IS THE MOST ATTRACTIVE. I CAN'T TELL FROM PICTURES IF THE BLADE OR HANDLE IS AN OLD ORIGINAL OR NOT BUT DO SUSPECT THE COIN, WIRE AND ATTACHED PANNELS ARE ADD ONS IF IT IS AN OLD ONE. THE OTHER ONE'S HANDLE LOOKS OLDER BUT IT ALSO LOOKS LIKE IT MAY BE ARTIFICIALLY AGED. BEARING IN MIND ALL THAT CHECK BALANCE BLADE THICKNESS AND IF THE WORK LOOKS OLD AND THAT SOMETHING IS NOT JUST A BIT OFF TO MAKE YOU SUSPICIOUS. THEN IF YOU LIKE THEM AND CAN GET A GOOD PRICE ON THEM GO FOR IT. EVEN IF THEY ARE OF WW2 OR LATER MANUFACTURE IN 100 YEARS THEY WILL BE GOOD OLD ONES.

27th October 2008, 10:29 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Look for good flex in the blade; check the taper of the blade looking down the spine; it should taper evenly to almost wafer thin at the point . I won't suggest an example for you to buy however . I cannot hold them in my hands .

28th October 2008, 03:32 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I'm with Vandoo, the last 2 on the right....Blades are better as well as craftsmanship.

28th October 2008, 04:49 AM	#4
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Thanks, Vandoo, Rick, and Battara! Super. I appreciate it

28th October 2008, 02:36 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Keep us posted on your progress .