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The kampilan is a type of single-edged long sword, traditionally used by various ethnic groups in the Philippines archipelago. The ''kampilan'' 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 and a bifurcated hilt which is believed to represent a mythical creature's open mouth. The Maguindanao and the Maranao of mainland Mindanao preferred this weapon as opposed to the Tausūg of Sulu who favoured the ''barung''. The Kapampangan name of the Kampilan was Talibong and the hilt on the Talibong represented the dragon Naga, however the creature represented varies between different ethnic groups. Its use by the Illocanos have also been seen in various ancient records. Pieces of Visayan kampilans are distinguished by their Moro counterparts by the way hilts are made. The native Meranau name of the Kampilan was Kifing, while the Iranun language it is known as Parang Kampilan. A notable wielder of the ''kampílan'' was Datu Lapu-Lapu (the king of Mactan) and his warriors, who defeated the Spaniards and killed Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan at the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521.〔〔http://www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/Kampilan.html〕〔 The mention of the ''kampílan'' in ancient Filipino epics originating from other non-Muslim areas such as the Hiligaynon ''Hinilawod'' and the Ilocano ''Biag ni Lam-Ang'' is possible evidence for the sword's widespread usage throughout the archipelago during the ancient times. Today, the ''kampílan'' is portrayed in Filipino art and ancient tradition. In Borneo, the Dayak people are also known to forge kampilan. The officers who bears the royal regalia of the Sultan of Brunei such as the ''Panglima Agsar'' who carries the royal weapons of ''kelasak'' (shield) and ''kampilan'', whereas the ''Panglima Raja'' carries the ''pemuras'' (royal gun) and ''kampilan''. == Physical description == 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,〔 and is thought to be the longest,〔http://www.marcialtirada.net/traditional_filipino_weapons〕 though smaller versions (sometimes called the ''kampilan bolo'')〔http://traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/KampilanBolo.html〕 exist. A notable exception would be the ''panabas'', another Philippine longsword, of which an unusually large example could measure up to four feet in length.〔http://traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/Panabas.htm〕 Related to the ''klewang'', the blade is narrow near the hilt and it gradually swells in width into an almost trapezoidal profile at the end. The blades are often laminated with various styles of tip. ''Kampílan'' blades often have holes near the tip that are sometimes filled with brass. Rarer still are specimens that have tips exhibiting a ''kris''-like fretwork, while others have engravings down the entire blade. Although the ''kampílan'' can be used with one hand, it is primarily a two-handed sword. At times the hilt was bound to the hand by a talismanic piece of cloth to prevent slippage. Sometimes a chain mail covering was attached to prevent the hand from injury. Almost all ''kampílan'' originally had large metal staples protruding from the cross guard above the grip. Hilts were made of hardwood, but expensive examples that belonged to ''datus'' are covered in silver sheet or are entirely manufactured of expensive materials such as ivory or bone. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kampilan」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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