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2nd July 2016, 03:21 AM | #1 |
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My First Kampilan
I am very pleased to present my first Kampilan for discussion. After a couple of weeks negotiation, a 600km drive and a somewhat bizarre interaction with a "local", I secured this for what I believe to be a good price. From what I have read this seems to be an honest old Kampilan, blade length a touch under 30 inches. I am yet to give it any maintenance. I would greatly appreciate the thoughts of more learned forum members.
Cheers, Russel |
2nd July 2016, 11:39 AM | #2 |
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Very nice kampilan;even though it may be your first, I bet it won't be your last ! Once you acquire one, it is almost impossible not to want others !
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2nd July 2016, 11:43 AM | #3 |
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Congrats on your first kampie. You got a darn nice one!
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2nd July 2016, 12:47 PM | #4 |
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Hi Russel,
nice one, congrats! The blade seems to have a nice lamination and the handle has had once hair. Nice that the original eyes are still present. Best regards, Detlef |
2nd July 2016, 04:03 PM | #5 |
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Inlaid dots on the blade, rattan wrap intact, iron guard present and a munsala,what a great first Kampilan.
A long drive and a "bizarre interaction" with someone, makes for a lasting memory and a fun story to share. Thanks for showing. |
2nd July 2016, 08:12 PM | #6 |
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next you can find a goat to shave for the hair tufts to put in the grip holes.
(not mine ) all-in-all yours is a nice one... |
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