kampilan

The kampilan (Baybayin: ) is a type of single-edged sword, traditionally used by various ethnic groups in the Philippine archipelago, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. 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. It is a long sword usually held in both hands. 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)..

Key facts

Weapon.name: Kampilan
Weapon.image: Kampilan moro parts components.jpg
Weapon.caption: Parts of a kampílan, written in Maguindanao and Maranao languages of Mindanao.
Weapon.origin: Philippines
Weapon.type: Sword
Weapon.is_bladed: Yes
Weapon.service: Precolonial 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
Weapon.used_by: Kapampangans, Ilocanos, Totoon Pangasinan, Tagalogs, Bicolanos, Visayans, Lumad, Moros (Iranun, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug), Bajau
Weapon.blade_type: Laminated steel blade; tapered, single-edge
Weapon.hilt_type: One-handed cruciform, with carved bifurcated pommel; Hardwood, Horn, Bone, Metal (Gold, Silver, Brass)
Weapon.sheath_type: Rattan or fibre-lashed Wood or Bamboo