| Balasiong | |
| Origin: | Philippines |
| Is Bladed: | Yes |
| Used By: | Moro peoples |
| Length: | 17.5inches |
| Blade Type: | Double-edged |
| Hilt Type: | hardwood, carabao horn |
| Sheath Type: | hardwood |
Balasiong (also spelled balacion, baliciong, or balisiong) is a Filipino sword used by Muslim Filipino ethnolinguistic groups (the Moro people) in the Southern Philippines. It is a type of kalis but differs in that the double-edged blade isn't straight or wavy but instead slightly convex. It also tapers sharply to the tip. The hilt is slightly curved, an element known as the kakatua (cockatoo).[1] [2]