Kampilan

[kai]

You're welcome, Jim!

I dont have these weapons at hand, just these photos, so do not unfortunately have dimensions. It seems these are noted to be quite long but this I believe was around 30" blade, not the larger blades of up to 40" or more.

About 30" is typical. Though examples are known, I'd consider 40" to be oversize.

Now I'm curious about the large staple (now absent) but I did read that some of these had chain mail attached to the guard.

Very few examples seem have to survived - I'd love to see pics of any extant pieces! I dare to posit that this wasn't common.

I understand that these were a combat weapon and contrary to other edged weapon forms used in these regions, did not serve as tools as required as well.

Yes, the kamp has dedicated combat and ceremonial functions (as have lots of other blade types from the archipelago). Some other do have hybrid functions though.

Regards,
Kai