Bicuco
| Bicuco | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sword |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Filipino (Tarlac, Pangasinan and La Union) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 25 in (64 cm) |
| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | wood |
| Scabbard/sheath | wood |
Bicuco (also spelled, Bikuko) is a traditional Filipino ethnic weapon in the province of Tarlac, Pangasinan and La Union. It has a sharp edge blade made of high carbon steel with the edge and its long false edge sharpened with a polished wood grip. It is a long knife intended as working knife used primarily for slaughtering livestock animals and preparing meat. As a weapon, this long knife doubles as a self defense knife that can cut a body quite handily.