Newbie with Kampilan questions

Rick · 15th January 2009, 07:29 PM

Hi Kevin, that's a super looking piece; congratulations and welcome !

The asymetrical guard is seen more rarely then the typical kamp guard; this feature may help to locate the area of origin .

How about a close up of the handle/pommel ?

Atlantia · 15th January 2009, 07:52 PM

Hi Kevin,
What a nice looking sword, sorry I don't know enough about these to to really add to the discussion of it, but I can certainly add to Ricks welcome!

Regards
Gene

Jim McDougall · 15th January 2009, 08:30 PM

I'd like to welcome you as well Dimasalung! and as a 'kamp follower'

I'll join in congratulating you on a great acquisition. There is a great deal of knowledge around here on these weapons, as you note, and Spunjer certainly is one of the pillars of that core.
A word of caution.....watch out for 'sellers who dont know what they have' !!
This is one of many old ploys used often in the sale of collectibles and antiques. Most individuals, even dealers involved in selling these items will ask many questions before selling them, and we constantly encounter posts from folks trying to find out what they have and how much its worth.

Its great to have you here joining us, knowledge is the best weapon you can own, and here we all learn together.

All the best,
Jim

15th January 2009, 07:29 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Hi Kevin, that's a super looking piece; congratulations and welcome ! The asymetrical guard is seen more rarely then the typical kamp guard; this feature may help to locate the area of origin . How about a close up of the handle/pommel ?

15th January 2009, 07:52 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Kevin, What a nice looking sword, sorry I don't know enough about these to to really add to the discussion of it, but I can certainly add to Ricks welcome! Regards Gene

15th January 2009, 08:30 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,282	I'd like to welcome you as well Dimasalung! and as a 'kamp follower' I'll join in congratulating you on a great acquisition. There is a great deal of knowledge around here on these weapons, as you note, and Spunjer certainly is one of the pillars of that core. A word of caution.....watch out for 'sellers who dont know what they have' !! This is one of many old ploys used often in the sale of collectibles and antiques. Most individuals, even dealers involved in selling these items will ask many questions before selling them, and we constantly encounter posts from folks trying to find out what they have and how much its worth. Its great to have you here joining us, knowledge is the best weapon you can own, and here we all learn together. All the best, Jim