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.

2024年7月12日 · The kampilan sword is a distinctive and formidable weapon that holds a significant place in the martial history of Southeast Asia. Elegant but deadly, here’s the story of this traditional Filipino sword.

2019年3月27日 · The Kampilan is a mighty sword that is so distinctive from a lot of blades. It has always had a special place in the Filipino history. Forged with pride, this legendary sword is said to be the one that slayed Magellan.

2023年3月3日 · The kampilan is a Moro Fighting Arts (MFA) weapon, wielded in past eras by those who lived in Mindanao area (Maguindanao/Maranao/Iranun tribes). Proper grip, proper carrying, proper wielding, and proper cutting is best done with MFA training.

Swordsmanship or sword fighting refers to the skills and techniques used in combat and training with any type of sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword.

2016年7月15日 · It is believed that the longer kampilan was wielded only by the most skilled warriors or those with higher status. These swords were particularly deadly due to the deceptive and fluid fighting style enlisted by the user.

2024年1月8日 · Certain tribes and organizations became known for their signature fighting blades. KAMPILAN AT PANABAS. From top to bottom: Late 1800s Iranun ‘kampilan; and pre-WWII Maguindanao ‘panabas.’

2017年9月9日 · The handle of Kampilan, which is called the hilt, is made of hardwood and is longer compared to other swords in order to counterbalance the weight and length of the blade. The design of the hilt is relatively consistent with the …

Parts of the kampílan, written in Maguindanao and Maranao languages of Mindanao. The kampílan is a type of single-edged long sword, used as a traditional blade throughout the Philippine archipelago.

Swords (kalis and kampilan) were either straight or wavy double-edged, with bronze or iron blades and hilts made of hardwoods, bone, antler, shell, or, for high ranking individuals, gold encrusted with precious stones.