Reviews of production Filipino blades

[blindside]

Has anyone had any experience with the Filipino blades produced by Cas Iberia, Kris Cutlery, or Cold Steel? Any that you would particularly recommend or really want to avoid? Consumers want to know!

Thanks,

Lamont

[Tarot]

Lamont,

I have seen Kris Cutlery mentioned on here a great deal. Here are two threads I found with information about them:

Thread 1 (http://www.fmatalk.com/showthread.php?t=123&highlight=kris+cutlery)

Thread 2 (http://www.fmatalk.com/showthread.php?t=521&highlight=kris+cutlery)

Good luck! :)

[Datu Tim Hartman]

Has anyone had any experience with the Filipino blades produced by Cas Iberia, Kris Cutlery, or Cold Steel? Any that you would particularly recommend or really want to avoid? Consumers want to know!

Thanks,

Lamont

I've seen and like the Cas Iberia blades!

[Matawguro]

In the pics of the Cas Iberia kampilan, hilt has been attached backwards.

[oosh]

tut tut !

what wood is used traditionally for the Kampilan hilt Matawguro ?

[Matawguro]

I've been told by Yuli Romo that traditionally, the hilt was made of bone.

[oosh]

ah I see thanks for the info, it doesn't surprise me now that you mention it - being a a weapon that reflected status aswell as its obvious practical features ;)