Kampilan trainer?

[DonKey]

Is there a kampilan out there that's reasonably priced and would stand up to a bit of abuse? I'd hate to buy a $150+ blade and then tear it up or break it....

[silat1]

Is there a kampilan out there that's reasonably priced and would stand up to a bit of abuse? I'd hate to buy a $150+ blade and then tear it up or break it....


Look to a friend of mine named Bill Bedarick who makes some seriously good metal trainers.. I have seen his work and at the last Sulong Tourney in chicago he made several trainers that were given out as prizes for the category winners.. He made me a bowie trainer in 05 when I had just sent him a picture and the dimensions of what I wanted. This turned out to be a dull version of my combat bowie of my own design that I had made in the early 2000's, it is a sweet tool and handles the same as my bowie.

Look at the sulong tourney thread in the forum for more information with Bill's contact info and product reviews.

[Brock]

Here's a thread on Bill's stuff: http://www.fmatalk.com/showthread.php?t=1938

I've been wanting to get some trainiers from him for quite some time now, but my bank account hasn't been co-operating with me.

[tellner]

Are you looking for metal, wood or plastic?

[DonKey]

Those metal trainers are right along the lines of what I'm looking for. I'll be in touch with Bill. Thanks everyone!

[arnisador]

Is there a kampilan out there that's reasonably priced and would stand up to a bit of abuse? I'd hate to buy a $150+ blade and then tear it up or break it....

I can't imagine grinding down a nice blade to get a trainer--yet, I'm always frustrated by the lack of trainers for the folders I buy.

[Brian R. VanCise]

Nobody makes better trainer's than Bill and I have trainer's from just about everyone.

Check out todays Blog on The Instinctive Edge to see one of his bolo trainers right next to the origional.
http://brianvancise.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/training-tools-that-mirror-your-regular-tools-plus-variety/

[Bill Bednarick]

Thanks for all of the good feedback!
I hadn't seen this thread till today, which is funny since I just mailed out a Kampilan this afternoon.
Here is how it turned out.
http://www.combativecustoms.com/web_pics/custom_kampi.jpg

[DonKey]

so pretty I almost don't want to scratch it up.... almost :D


some more detail on the handle...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i43/DonKey153/custom_kampi_handle.jpg

[Bill Bednarick]

Yup, I knew that might be an issue. I looked at it today and said the very same thing. Almost too pretty to use.:EvilGrin:

Don't worry it will take the abuse and scars will give it character.

[Datu Tim Hartman]

For those in Europe I would contact Mattias Jansson in Sweden. He has made me several training blades and they are some of the best in my collection! Here is what he has made me so far!

[DonKey]

I've got a pair of sticks that are almost dead, I'll give it a whirl this weekend and post pics of the carnage..

[DonKey]

Anyone have tips on taking pictures of rattan? I'm having trouble....


Bills trainer tore up my stick pretty well though

[Bill Bednarick]

Glad to hear the Kampilan is happily destroying sticks!

[William]

Is there a kampilan out there that's reasonably priced and would stand up to a bit of abuse? I'd hate to buy a $150+ blade and then tear it up or break it....

I know I'm dredging up an old thread, but the Kampilan thread in the general section brought me to this one.

Just an FYI, when we were training a lot of Kampilan vs. Barong I would use chrome automotive door guard protectors to protect the edge of the metal blades from getting too gouged up.

http://www.bumperarmor.com/bumper-protector-gif/auto-door-edge-guard/door_edge_guard_top_view.jpg

It has adhesive inside and it sticks well to the blades. Cut it to the length you need. It blends in well so from a distance you don't even notice it....other then the dull thud sound it makes when blades meet. It can take a lot of abuse, unless the temps really drop, then it gets brittle and breaks...ask me how I know. :) When it comes time to go blade to blade it comes off fairly easily. basically it's a cheap way to protect your metal trainers.



Best regards,
William

[Datu Tim Hartman]

That's a great idea. Thanks.

[William]

That's a great idea. Thanks.

Glad to share.

Oh yeah, keep in mind that it works very well on straight edges and gradual curves. If the curve is too tight, not so much. Warming it a little sometimes helps.


Best regards,
William