History

Barong

The Barong (or Barung) machete is a traditional weapon of the Tausug Moro of Sulu and it makes part of the Parang family. It has variable size (30 to 60 cm) and it has origin from Philippines archipelago, particularly from Mindanao and the Sulu Islands.

Gîle

The gile (Afar: guile) is the typical knife of the Afar, tribal people of Africa.

Kaskara

The antecedents of many Arab and Ottoman swords and daggers are to found in the sword of Sasanians and also in those of Bronze Age Luristan (the current western Iraq).

Mandau

The Mandau or Parang Ihlang is a short sword or machete less than a meter long.

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