Parts of a kampílan, written in Maguindanao and Maranao languages of Mindanao.
Type
Sword
Place of origin
Philippines
Service history
In service
Ancient barangays, Caboloan, Rajahnate of Cebu, Madja-as, Tondo, Namayan, Maynila, Ma-i, Rajahnate of Butuan, Sultanate of Maguindanao, Sultanates of Lanao, Sultanate of Sulu and Sultanate of Brunei
One or two-handed cruciform, with carved bifurcated pommel; Hardwood, Horn, Bone, Metal (Gold, Silver, Brass)
Scabbard/sheath
Rattan or fibre-lashed Wood or Bamboo
The kampilan (Baybayin: ᜃᜋ᜔ᜉᜒᜎᜈ᜔) is a type of single-edged sword, traditionally used by various ethnic groups in the Philippine archipelago. It has a distinct profile, with the tapered blade being much broader and thinner at the point than at its base, sometimes with a protruding spikelet along the flat side of the tip. The design of the pommel varies between ethnic groups, but it usually depicts either a buaya (crocodile), a bakunawa (sea serpent), a kalaw (hornbill), or a kakatua (cockatoo)..[1]
This weapon was featured in the American bladesmithing competition, Forged in Fire, in season 4 episode 16.[2]
^"Kampilan". Malay World Edged Weapons. Retrieved February 5, 2009.
^"The Kampilan". History. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
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