kampilan
Sign in to saveThe 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
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- Names
- History
- Physical description
- Blade
- Sheath or scabbard
- Hilt
- Similar swords
- Historical accounts
- Modern day ceremonial uses
- See also
- Publications
- References
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)..
This weapon was featured in the American bladesmithing competition, Forged in Fire, in season 4 episode 16.