The Kampilan Is the traditional fighting long sword of the Moros of Mindanao Island, Philippines. Particularly the Maguindano and the Maranao. The general design is believed to be from Malay, variants can be found in nearly every country of maritime Southeast Asia. The Moro Kampilan has its own unique hilt design and generally a longer blade.

This particular example has holes in the bottom of the pommel for placement of ornamental hair bundles. There are also holes at the upper end of the blade, the purpose of the blade holes is debated. Some believe they are purely ornamental and other accounts say they're kill marks. It also has its original cloth "munsala" attached to the handle, which was tied around the hand to secure it during combat. The end of the blade has an upturned metal prong called a "sundi" which was used to prick at foes as a distraction to create a better opening to strike a devastating blow.

Dimensions: 38.75" long overall, 28.5" blade.

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Blade has staining and a few spots of oxidation. Please see photos.