Engineering: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". http://atkinson-swords.com/collection-by-region/south-east-asia/philippines/mindano-and-sulu-archipelag/banyal/.
- ↑ Lawrence, Marc (2009). "Filipino Weapons from A to Z". Filipino Martial Arts Digest (Stephen K. Dowd). https://www.southbayfmaclub.com/Articles/pdf/Special-Edition_Philippine-Weaponry.pdf. Retrieved 2019-07-18.
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