This week’s Forged in Fire sees the bladesmiths having to create replicas of the epic Kamilan sword. The Kampilan hails from the Philippines and is a long, single-edged tapered weapon, narrower and thicker at the bottom near the guard than it is at the top. It is known for its size, usually measuring between 36in and 44in long which is far more than any other Filipino swords. If handled correctly, it could slice through bone and flesh with ease. Other distinctive characteristics of Kampilans are that they often have a small spike on the flat side of the tip, and...read more
