Hi ibeam,

Well, let's take a look at Filipino history, shall we? What, if any, written historical documents exist regarding the history of the P.I., its culture, and martial history? Word of mouth seems to have been the method of choice for most indigenous people (although they had an intricate and beautiful written language), and so word of mouth is in fact how I came to learn about this weapon of antiquity. Word of mouth, and the only known record of the event of Magellan's death. So, go ahead and say whatever it is you may, I still will call the sword a Lampirong. To say I have seen one, only the statue of King LapuLapu there in Cebu city, the place where my family comes from.

And yes I should apologize, I was a bit too sarcastic. I am getting over the flu, medicated, and a bit woozy. Please accept my sincere apologies.
Maybe I can come up with some pictures with a little help from my friends at www.fmaforum.org , most of them are Filipino Martial Artists from the P.I.
The Lampirong has caused me alot of explaining lately as many people inquire about it. If I had the money, I'd probably commission Kris Cutlery to make one just so I can say "here's one." Lol.
Its just that the Kampilan theory for me hasn't proved factual with regards to it being this weapon of legend. It seems that, although a very scary looking weapon, it'd not THE sword, ya know?