Batangas (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.

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