Banyal
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| Banyal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sword |
| Place of origin | Sulu Archipelago, Philippines |
| Specifications | |
| Blade type | Single-edged, straight to slightly convex |
| Hilt type | hardwood, metal |
| Scabbard/sheath | hardwood, woven rattan |
The banyal, is a short sword originating in the Moro people of Mindanao in the Philippines. It has an unusual concave shape on the blade's top part, which is very similar to the bangkung in general profile. But it is smaller with a different pommel style. The blade is thick, weighted at the front for chopping attacks and had a single edge.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ Atkinson, David J. "Banyal". Atkinson Collection: Swords and Knives. 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.
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