balasiong
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 is not straight or wavy but instead slightly convex. It also tapers sharply to the tip.
Also recorded as balacion · balisiong · baliciong
balasiong
- Name
- Balasiong
- Field
- sword
- Region
- Philippines
- Related practice
- hardwood
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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 is not straight or wavy but instead slightly convex. It also tapers sharply to the tip.
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The hilt is slightly curved, an element known as the kakatua (cockatoo).
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• Name — Balasiong • Origin — Philippines • Type — Sword • Is Bladed — Yes • Used By — Moro peoples • Length — 17.5 in • Blade Type — Double-edged • Hilt Type — hardwood, carabao horn • Sheath Type — hardwood
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balasiong is associated with Philippines.
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