Batangas (sword)

Sword
Batangas
TypeSword
Place of originPhilippines
Specifications
Length24 to 28 in (61 to 71 cm)
Blade typeSingle-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

  • Pirah
  • Weapons of Moroland

References

  1. ^ "Batangas Malapad". Blade Culture International USA. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
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