Gayang Explained

Gayang is a common traditional Filipino ethnic Moro weapon in Sulu archipelago.[1] It is a double-edged sword about NaNinches in length with a typical hook hilt grip to prevent slipping.[2] The sword was believed to be from Borneo and was a Philippines' version of Mandau, a traditional sword of the Dayaks of Borneo.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kagawa . Julie . The Iron Warrior . 2015 . Harlequin . 9781460379417 . 13 October 2019 . en.
  2. Web site: Lawrence . Marc . Filipino Weapons from A-Z . Steven K. Dowrd . 13 October 2019 . 24 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140824080342/https://www.southbayfmaclub.com/Articles/pdf/Special-Edition_Philippine-Weaponry.pdf . dead .
  3. Web site: Traditional Filipino Weapons (TFW) Gayang Review SBG Sword Forum . sbg-sword-forum.forums.net . 13 October 2019.

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