Kampilan
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The kampilan 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 bein
Parts of a kampílan, written in Maguindanao and Maranao languages of Mindanao.
A kampilan with a crocodile pommel shown with the shorter kalis for comparison. The sheaths are also displayed.
The lamination (pattern welding) of the blade of this kampílan is clearly visible. A close-up view of the characteristic spikelet on the blade's tip is also shown.
Detail of the hilts of Moro kampílan, which typically have kalaw (hornbill) pommel designs.
Parang (knife)
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The parang is a type of knife used across the Malay Archipelago.
Kampilan
…other ethnic groups in the Philippines including Kapampangan talibong or talibon (not to be confused with the Visayan talibon); Maranao kifing; Iranun parang kampilan; and Tboli tok and kafilan. Kampilan are mentioned in ancient Filipino epics, including the Hiligaynon Hinilawod from the Visayas; the Ilocano…
A souvenir Indonesian parang pisang (banana parang)
An example of a parang variant, the parang candung; which was popularized by Ray Mears.
Kris display
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