High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Kampilan is a type of Muslim single-edged long sword from the Philippines, widely used throughout the archipelago. In the predominantly Muslim southern Philippines, whereas the Tausug of Sulu favored the barung, the Maguindanao and the Maranao of mainland Mindanao preferred to use the kampilan. The kampilan has a distinct profile, with the tapered blade much broader and thinner at the point than at its base, sometimes with a protruding spikelet at the spine side of the tip and a bifurcated hilt which is believed to represent a figural creature's open mouth. Among Filipino swords, the most distinguishing characteristic of the Kampilan is its huge size. At about 36 to 40 inches (90 to 100 cm) long, it is much larger than other Filipino swords. In fact, it is thought to be the longest of the traditional Filipino bladed weapons, though small Kampilans (sometimes called the Kampilan Bolo) exist. A notable exception would be the Panabas, another Philippine long sword, of which an unusually large example could measure up to four feet (48 inches) long.

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