Batangas (sword)
Appearance
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Batangas | |
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Typ | Sword |
Place of origin | Philippinen |
Specifications | |
Length | 24 to 28 in (61 to 71 cm) |
Blade type | Single-edged |
The batangas or batangas malapad, is a sword originating from the Tagalog people of the Philippines. It is a type of bolo that widens near the tip. It is around 24 to 28 in (61 to 71 cm) long with a hooked hilt grip.[1][2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Batangas Malapad". Blade Culture International USA. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ Lawrence, Marc (2009). "Filipino Weapons from A to Z" (PDF). Filipino Martial Arts Digest. Stephen K. Dowd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-24. Retrieved 2019-07-18.