The kampÃlan is a type of Moro single-edged long sword from the Philippines, widely used throughout the archipelago. In the predominantly Muslim southern Philippines, the Maguindanao and the Maranao of mainland Mindanao preferred this weapon as opposed to the Tausug of Sulu who favoured the barung.
The kampÃlan 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.
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