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	Deluxe Martial Arts Forums - Inayan Largo Mano question
		Related to the parang the kampilan blade is quickly identified by its distinctive taper, narrow at the forte, and gradually swelling in width to the tip, giving the blade profile an almost trapezoidal appearance.
		It is speculated that these kampilans are perhaps early attempts at creating tourist blades, as the intricate engraving would not be typically be visible as status markers, as it would be a severe cultural faux paux to bare an un-sheathed blade in court, or generally in a non-war related situation.
		Kampilan hilts were made of various native hardwoods such as kamagong (Philippine Ebony), but some extremely high end kampilan hilts were completely silver plated, or made of such rare materials such as ivory or bone.
	www.defend.net /deluxeforums/showthread.php?t=13937 (1389 words)

	Miscellaneous Swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Considered a national weapon of the Moros of Sulu and Mindanao, the kampilan is a heavy dual-pointed sword with a rich history in the Philippines.
		Kampilans were widely used as "head-hunting" swords on enemies in the southern Philippines.
		Traditionally, the kampilan is about 40â to 44â with a carved hilt, a single edge, and a pommel in the shape of "crocodile jaws." Our kampilan is fully function with a high carbon spring steel blade to withstand the rigors of training.
	www.medieval-weaponry.com /contents/en-us/d791.html (261 words)

	TherionArms - Filipino weaponry - Moro kampilan (kamagong hardwood) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Considered a national weapon of the Moros of Sulu & Mindanao, the kampilan is a heavy dual-pointed sword with a rich history in the Philippines.
		Traditionally, the kampilan is about 40" to 44" with a carved hilt, a single edge, & a pommel in the shape of crocodile jaws.
		This kampilan recreation is made in the Philippines and is fully function and constructed with a L6 high-carbon steel blade to withstand the rigors of training.
	therionarms.com /reenact/therionarms_c540.html (128 words)

	KAMPILAN - Philippines Moro Sword -
		It is mainly found in Mindanao and is the preferred weapons of the Maguindanao and Maranao Moros.
		The Kampilan name is known all over the Philippine archipelago, but it describes various type of swords.
		Original Kampilans have a laminated blade with a central layer of steel, some older ones show a pamor specific to the Moro pattern-welding process.
	old.blades.free.fr /swords/klewang/kampilan/kampilan.htm (196 words)

	Kampilan Battle Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Probably one of the most essential units of the UP Manila ROTC is the Kampilan Battle Group (KBG), a unit which focuses on battle strategies and combat essentials – contrary to the Rayadillo Honor Guards which focuses on silent drills and marchings for parades and welcome ceremonies.
		Several activities have been culminated by the Kampilan Battle Group for the academic year 2000-2001, like the Markahan 2001, held last December 2000, Alay-Lakad held last August 2000, and the Presentation of Sponsors, which was just held recently.
		However, being a Kampilan member will always be in their hearts, a pride brought about by experiences and camaraderie among fellow cadets and officers.
	home.earthlink.net /~upmrotc/coc/id27.html (454 words)

	Kampilan advice (and more general collecting advice) - vikingsword.com forums
		The kampilan is a long sword primarily associated with the Muslims of southern Mindanao (Iranun and Maguindanao Moros), though variants exist in the Sulu Archipelago, Sabah, and Timor.
		For a sword such as a wood-hilted kampilan to survive from 500 years ago, it would've had to have been re-hilted several times, so even in the unlikely case that the blade is that old, the hilt couldn't be more than about 100.
		Anyways, I know that some go by how lavish the kampilan is. The logic is that the Sultanates of Mindanao were in a state of decline by the time of the US arrival, and therefore lavish spending on campaign weapons could not be made.
	www.vikingsword.com /ubb/Forum1/HTML/002244.html (1812 words)

	martial arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Some kampilan blades sport a spikelt at the tip, but it must be noted that not all kampilan have this spikelet.
		Some say that the spikelet is purely ceremonial/decorative, but others assert that it serves as a key distraction when blocking an enemy blow thereby allowing an effective un-impeded counter cut.
		The hilt form is extended as a counter balance and is generally bifurcated in what some say is symbolic of the open jaws of a crocodile while others assert that it is representative of the tail of the swiftlet (a bird common to the area).
	www.alibata.org /martialarts/martialarts.html (2073 words)

	4th Field Artillery Regiment
		Symbolism: The crossed kris and kampilan are significant of the service of batteries of the regiment in the Philippines. The Aztec symbol of the sun refers to the service of batteries of the regiment with the Punitive Expeditions in Mexico.
		Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 4th Field Artillery Regiment on 29 September 1923. It was redesignated for the 4th Field Artillery Battalion on 9 August 1941. It was cancelled on 21 April 1959. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 4th Field Artillery Regiment effective 1 September 1971.
		Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 4th Field Artillery Regiment on 29 January 1921. It was redesignated for the 4th Field Artillery Battalion on 22 August 1941. It was cancelled on 21 April 1959. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 4th Field Artillery Regiment effective 1 September 1971.
	www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil /FA/4FieldArtilleryRegiment.htm (314 words)

	Famous Blades (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The axis of the hilt is always at an angle to conform the blade angle to the arc of a circle, when swung correctly, thereby take full advantage of the cutting capability.
		The Kampilan was the long sword of the Moros.
		The kampilan is the weapon favored most by the people of Mindanao.
	inayan-eskrima.com /bladesarticle.htm (736 words)

	Ethnographic Arms & Armour - Moro Kampilan. Opinion needed (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The kampilans are one of the weapons found both in the Philippines and in Indonesia, most famous to the general public for its use by the "Sea Dayaks" or pirates.
		It is unusual to see such ornamentation on kampilan, perhaps because these were exclusively weapons and were not worn for display (although some dignitaries did have large, unusual examples carried by attendants as a symbol of rank or power).
		The Kampilan is claimed (in a similar fashion to the barong being claimed by Tausug) by some Mindanao groups as a national weapon (Im sorry cant remember which group).
	www.vikingsword.com /vb/printthread.php?t=510 (1903 words)

	Combat Index Insignia - Army - 11 Infantry Regiment
		Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, Satanta's arrow in fess Argent between in chief a castle Or in base a kampilan and bolo in saltire of the second hilted of the third.
		Description: Shield: Azure, Satanta's arrow in fess Argent between in chief a castle Or in base a kampilan and bolo in saltire of the second hilted of the third.
		The kampilan and bolo represent engagements against the Moros of Mindanao and the Filipinos of the Visayas.
	www.combatindex.com /insignia/army/11_infantry_regiment.html (296 words)

	15th Cavalry Regiment
		A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Per fess Gules and Argent in chief a lion passant Or and in base a kris and kampilan saltirewise Sable fimbriated Or.
		The regiment saw good fighting in the Philippines as indicated by the crossed kris and kampilan of the Moro and Lake Lanao campaigns.
		In the war with Germany, the regiment was in France in the vicinity of Bordeaux and the golden lion is taken from the arms of that city.
	www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil /Cav/15CavalryRegiment.htm (529 words)

	Federico's Moro Swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		As an weapon of execution, like the kampilan, the panabas also came to represent a Datu/Ruler's power/prestige in relation to his ability to control violence.
		Also, like the kampilan, the panabas was not a weapon of common carry, but rather a weapon devoted either to court/ceremony/execution, or the campaign.
		It is sometimes said that the warriors wielding the panabas would follow the main group of warriors, summarily mopping up any survivors of the first wave of attack.
	home.earthlink.net /~federicomalibago/moroweapons.html (3950 words)

	Talk:Kampilan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	Kampilan Cannoneers 2002: A Year in Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Perhaps one of the most unforgettable years for the Kampilan Cannoneers would be the year of 2002.
		There are still many more accomplishments by the Regiment not written here for reasons that it might take a bit too long but rest assured that these achievements, however minor or major it may be, have greatly contributed to the accomplishment of the unit’s mission.
		A Kampilan Cannoneer fires his howitzers in support of the operating troops in one of the many fire missions conducted by the Regiment specially within the 14FAB area where most of the fire missions were conducted.
	www.army.mil.ph /E-Publications/Army%20Troopers/Mar03/Kampilan%20Cannoneers%202002.htm (1329 words)

	Academy of Jeet Kune Do Fighting Technology
		The hilt is made of wood, silver, ivory or fl horn, and is frequently formed in the shape of an exotic bird or animal.
		The kampilan, common in Mindanao, is a large and heavy sword that needs to be handled with both hands.
		It is considered to be in the same class as the cutlass or Japanese samurai sword because of its great size, weight and craftsmanship.
	www.geocities.com /jkdinstructor/knife.html (7061 words)

	Tested Tough (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Sometimes the kampilan has a little horn-like projection just opposite the point, making the blade appear double-pointed.
		The kampilan's handle is wrapped with a fibrous material like the handle of the samurai sword and its butt end often resembles the open jaws of a crocodile.
		The Moros use the kris and kampilan to practice their fighting technique in a traditional dance called silat.
	www.geocities.com /kalipages/tested.html (1607 words)

	CAS Iberia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Considered a national weapon of the Moros of Sulu & Mindanao, the Kampilan (SR508) is a heavy dual-pointed sword with a rich history in the Philippines.
		Traditionally, the kampilan is about 40“ to 44“ with a carved hilt, a single edge, & a pommel in the shape of “crocodile jaws.” Our kampilan is fully function and constructed with a L6 high-carbon steel blade to withstand the rigors of training.
		Our kampilans come with a handcrafted handles and leather wrapped scabbards.
	www.casiberia.com /cas_website/product_details.asp?id=SR508 (135 words)

	The ACG/SZO Discussion Forums - The Kampilan Sword (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The hilt (sundi) is quite long to counterbalance the weight and length of the blade.
		During the Moro pacification wars, there was one Moro juramentado warrior who chopped seven Americans to death with his kampilan.
		The warrior was already riddled with bullets but he continued to hack at the US patrol.
	www.strategyzoneonline.com /forums/archive/index.php/t-14147.html (395 words)

	Page Title (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Kampilan is probably one of the most famous Filipino weapons, since one of these weapons struck the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan shortly before his death.
		It is easily identified by its forked handle which represents the gaping jaw of a crocodile.
		It was made famous by the Iranun and Maguindanao pirates and warriors of Mindanao and it is the longest weapon the Moros used.
	www.pallens.com /page31.html (332 words)

	edged4
		Moro Kampilan & Scabbard - Philippines - 19th C. This appears to be a somewhat unusual sword - a Moro Kampilan - from the Philippines and dating to the 1800's, if not earlier.
		The blade does have a 3 nicks and the hair on the grip is missing but, from what I've been able to discover, the square wire formed hand guard is rather rare, plus the fact that it has a scabbard.
		The scabbard has rubbing, a couple of small tears and a repair, but is basically intact and quite serviceable.
	www.walton-antiques.com /christopher_010.htm (640 words)

	Untitled Document
		So far, it is believed to be the longest sword of the Filipino warriors.
		The Kampilan is a heavy double pointed sword with a rich history in the Philippines.
		s maintained by tradition, the Kampilan is about 40" to 44" with a carved hilt with a single edge.
	www.psdtc.com /Filipino.KAMPILAN.htm (395 words)

	Combat Index Insignia - Army - 28 Infantry Regiment
		Crest: On a wreath of the colors a kris and kampilan in saltire Argent hilted Sable, encircled by a fourragére in the colors of the French Croix-de-Guerre Proper.
		The kris and kampilan, the Moro weapons, commemorate such service.
		In the World War the 28th Infantry was in the 1st Division, and was the attacking regiment at Cantigny, the first important engagement of our Army in that war.
	www.combatindex.com /insignia/army/28_infantry_regiment.html (256 words)

	BladeForums.com: The Leading Edge of Knife Discussion - Donna: Pix of another "Paintable" Kris
		In one photo, there is a large kampilan held by a bodyguard.
		Kampilan sheaths are simple wood because folks would swing the blade and let the sheath split on impact.
		For the bodyguards of the higher ups, they often have no scabbard but wear the kampilan on the shoulder like a soldier on the march.
	www.bladeforums.com /forums/printthread.php?t=134303 (804 words)

	Deluxe Martial Arts Forums - Inayan Eskrima Seminar
		Evolved to use a longer/heavier cane (~40") and to use the cane as if it were a Kampilan, the longest sword found in the Philippines.
		This style is credited as being the first complete formal style to teach the use of the Kampilan.
		So yes indeed Inayan Largo Mano is based on the Kampilan and the ISI and IFE students enforce that by way of their training in the style.
	www.defend.net /deluxeforums/showthread.php?t=13381 (841 words)

	oldasia.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		However, the mystique that surrounds them results not from the substances or methods employed in their manufacture, but rather from the civilization and exploits who used the blades.
		Majority of Moro swords conform to one of three basic types the barung, the kampilan and the kris.
		It was not widely known or distributed in most of the Mindanao areas.
	www.palacio.ph /oldasia/history.htm (429 words)

	Kampilan Conundrum - vikingsword.com forums
		The only thing is that I have never seen or heard of a kampilan with this sort of decorative work on the end of the blade.
		This really is a fascinating kampilan, and appears to have some very interesting history associated with it.
		If the kampilan is genuinely date-able via the coin, then there's a fair chance it saw some form of action against either the Spaniards or (more likely) American troops at the turn of the century, and wound up being carted off as a personal war trophy.
	www.vikingsword.com /ubb/Forum1/HTML/000095.html (3234 words)

	Philippine Folk-Tales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Then he held the kampilan in his right hand, and eight million more buso fell down dead.
		After that, the Malaki went over to the house of Buso's daughter, who had but one eye, and that in the middle of her forehead.
		She shrieked with fear when she saw the Malaki coming; and he struck her with his kampilan, so that she too, the woman-buso, fell down dead.
	manybooks.net /pages/various11021102811028-8/113.html (307 words)

	Two Kampilan And A Question - vikingsword.com forums
		Stone states that the Kampilan was a favored sword of the Sea Dyak as well as the Moro warrior.
		I would offer the idea that the Kampilan was used not only on Mindanao but also extensively by the Iranun/Ilanun raiding sub group and that these people might have become the Sea Dyaks Westerners described in their writings.
		The blade is a typical kampilan form, including a spike and file work on the tip, and is "village" quality with multiple hammer and forging marks.
	www.vikingsword.com /ubb/Forum1/HTML/000941.html (5398 words)

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