Kampilan

Kampilan ᜃᜋ᜔ᜉᜒᜎᜈ᜔
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
Used by	Kapampangans, Ilocanos, Totoon Pangasinan, Tagalogs, Bicolanos, Visayans, Lumad, Moros (Iranun, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug), Bajau
Wars	Battle of Mactan Spanish Conquest Moro wars
Specifications
Mass	0.85–1.3 kg (1.9–2.9 lb)
Length	90–100 cm (35–39 in)
Blade length	70 cm (28 in)
Blade type	Laminated steel blade; tapered, single-edge
Hilt type	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]