Gilbert Island Sword, need help

drac2k · 8th March 2015, 05:32 PM

I just recently acquired this item and as you can see it needs some restoration;I don't want anything extensive, just the refastening of the arm, the securing of loose teeth, etc.I don't want to add teeth, but I would like the restoration done in the traditional method, using traditional materials or as close as possible.
The last time I requested assistance on the repairing of a kampilan, I got a great recommendation, so I hope the forum can help me now.

kahnjar1 · 8th March 2015, 05:54 PM

The only thing I CAN tell you about this, is that the binding is woven coconut fibre. ....so you would need to source some of that for a start.
Regards Stu

drac2k · 8th March 2015, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the info Stu,that is a good start on my project.

Shakethetrees · 8th March 2015, 08:29 PM

I think the binding is, as was mentioned in the previous post, coconut fiber.
I think this fiber was wound with human hair, after examining one that I posted sometime back, so human hair, long, straight, and black is also needed. I guess horsehair will do in a pinch, though.

drac2k · 8th March 2015, 10:48 PM

Oh, Oh........."Houston I think we have a problem." I guess I'll have to look for a good substitute material .

kahnjar1 · 9th March 2015, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Oh, Oh........."Houston I think we have a problem." I guess I'll have to look for a good substitute material .

A suggestion.....visit your local hairdresser and ask if they could keep you some hair. Surely someone who has long hair wants it cut short............
Also re coconut woven fibre....see if you can pick up a tourist item such as a canoe. These are made using this.
Stu

trenchwarfare · 10th March 2015, 03:46 AM

Coconut fiber, and human, or horse hair for braiding, is available on Amazon, or eBay.

drac2k · 12th March 2015, 02:57 PM

I'm having trouble finding it on ebay; how would it be listed ?

trenchwarfare · 12th March 2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

I'm having trouble finding it on ebay; how would it be listed ?

Just type in: coconut fiber craft, human hair craft, or horse hair craft.

8th March 2015, 05:32 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	Gilbert Island Sword, need help I just recently acquired this item and as you can see it needs some restoration;I don't want anything extensive, just the refastening of the arm, the securing of loose teeth, etc.I don't want to add teeth, but I would like the restoration done in the traditional method, using traditional materials or as close as possible. The last time I requested assistance on the repairing of a kampilan, I got a great recommendation, so I hope the forum can help me now. Attached Images

8th March 2015, 05:54 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	The only thing I CAN tell you about this, is that the binding is woven coconut fibre. ....so you would need to source some of that for a start. Regards Stu

8th March 2015, 06:26 PM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	Thanks for the info Stu,that is a good start on my project.

8th March 2015, 08:29 PM	#4
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	I think the binding is, as was mentioned in the previous post, coconut fiber. I think this fiber was wound with human hair, after examining one that I posted sometime back, so human hair, long, straight, and black is also needed. I guess horsehair will do in a pinch, though.

8th March 2015, 10:48 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	Oh, Oh........."Houston I think we have a problem." I guess I'll have to look for a good substitute material .

10th March 2015, 03:46 AM	#7
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Coconut fiber, and human, or horse hair for braiding, is available on Amazon, or eBay.

12th March 2015, 02:57 PM	#8
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	I'm having trouble finding it on ebay; how would it be listed ?