Utak Explained

Utak
Origin:Philippines
Type:Sword
Is Bladed:Yes
Used By:Moro people
Length:NaNinches
Blade Type:Single edge
Hilt Type:wood
Sheath Type:wood

Utak is a traditional Filipino ethnic Moro weapon in the Sulu Archipelago.[1] It is a sword with a wide tip designed for cutting forward and is a one-handed weapon meant for chopping. The sword is about NaNinches in length with a hooked grip to prevent slipping when wet.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Draeger . Donn F. . Smith . Robert W. . Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts . 1980 . Kodansha International . 9780870114366 . 186 . 30 September 2019 . en.
  2. Web site: Lawrence . Marc . Filipino Weapons from A-Z . Steven K. Dowrd. 26 September 2019.