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Sword

Utak
Type	Sword
Place of origin	Philippines
Service history
Used by	Moro people
Specifications
Length	24–48 in (61–122 cm)

Blade type	Single edge
Hilt type	wood
Scabbard/sheath	wood

This article is about the traditional Moro weapon. For the Korean Confucian scholar, see U Tak.

Utak is a traditional Filipino ethnic Moro weapon in the Sulu Archipelago. 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 24–48 in (61–122 cm) in length with a hooked grip to prevent slipping when wet.

References

Draeger, Donn F.; Smith, Robert W. (1980). Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts. Kodansha International. p. 186. ISBN 9780870114366. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
Lawrence, Marc. "Filipino Weapons from A-Z" (PDF). Steven K. Dowrd. Retrieved 26 September 2019.

v t e Filipino weapons
Edged weapons	Balarao Balasiong Balisong knife Balisword Bangkung Banyal Barong Batangas Bicuco Bolo Dahong palay Gunong Gayang Gulok Head axe Kalis Kampilan Karambit Lahot Laring Panabas Parang Pinutí Pirah Susuwat Utak
Impact weapons	Baston Bugsay (Karay-a) Pingga Tabak-toyok Tungkod
Shields	Kalasag Taming
Flexible	Buntot Pagi Cadena Latigo
Pole or spear weapons	Sibat Bagakay
Projectile	Pana (Bow and arrow) Sumpit (Blowgun) Saltik (Slingshot)
Firearms	Astinggal Cetbang Lantaka Lela Filipino Marine Scout Sniper Rifle Floro PDW Model 45A Paltik PVAR rifle GA Personal Defense Weapon Sumpak
Associated martial arts	Arnis/Kali/Eskrima Kuntao Silat Sikaran Suntukan Yaw-Yan

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