Lordwin Joshua L.

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Activity 2

Define each weapon:

1. Bladed hand weapon - An edged weapon, or bladed weapon, is a melee weapon with a cutting edge.
Bladed weapons include swords, daggers, knives, and bayonets. ... Modern bayonets are often intended
to be used in a dual role as both a combat knife and knife bayonet

2. Sword - a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking
and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress

3. Arming sword- In the European High Middle Ages, the typical sword was a straight, double-edged
weapon with a single-handed, cruciform hilt and a blade length of about 70 to 80 centimetres. This type
is frequently depicted in period artwork, and numerous examples have been preserved archaeologically

4. Broad sword- a sword with a wide blade, used for cutting rather than thrusting.

5. Falchions-a broad, slightly curved sword with the cutting edge on the convex side.

6. Long sword - A longsword is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a
grip for two-handed use, a straight double-edged blade of around 85 to 110 cm, and weighing
approximately 1 to 1.5 kg

7. Daggers and knives -A dagger is a knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically
designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon. ... Most daggers also feature a full
crossguard to keep the hand from riding forwards onto the sharpened blade edges.

8. Anelaces- noun. a short sword having a double-edged blade tapering sharply to a point: worn by
civilians from the 13th to the 16th centuries.

9. Stilettos- is a knife or dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a
stabbing weapon. ... The term in plural "stilettos", is also used as slang for a long, thin, high heel (stiletto
heel) for certain boots and shoes.

10. Poingnards- A poniard /ˈpɒnjərd/ or poignard (Fr.) is a long, lightweight thrusting knife with a
continuously tapering, acutely pointed blade and crossguard, historically worn by the upper class,
noblemen, or the knighthood.
11. Rondels- A rondel (/ˈrɒndəl/) is a circular piece of metal used for protection, as part of a harness of
plate armour, or attached to a helmet, breastplate, couter or on a gauntlet. Rondels most commonly
hang off breastplates and cover the armpit, which is a vulnerable point.

12. Kabantuli -The Kambantuli, at only 19 inches overall, is an amazing specialized in-fighting weapon
with a razor sharp 13 inch blade. Permanently affixed to the blade is a beautiful handcarved handle of
ironwood, finished with metal ferrule which contributes to a extremely secure grip, fitting the hand
exactly

13. Utak-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.

14. Pinsawali-The Pinsawali, at only 19 inches overall, is an amazing specialized in-fighting weapon with
a razor sharp 13 inch blade.

15. Kris- The kris or keris is a distinctive, asymmetrical dagger from Indonesia. Both weapon and spiritual
object, the kris is considered to possess magical powers

16. Panabas - The panabas, also known as nawi, is a large, forward-curved sword or battle axe used by
certain ethnic groups in the southern Philippines. It can range in size from 2 to 4 feet and can be held
with one or both hands, delivering a deep, meat cleaver-like cut.

17. Kampilan-Kampilan" is the term most commonly used for the sword in the Tagalog, Ilocano and
Visayan languages. It simply means "sword

18. Banyal- The banyal, is a short sword originating in the Moro people of Mindanao in the Philippines. It
has an unusual concave shape on the blade's top part, which is very similar to the bangkung in general
profile. ... The blade is thick, weighted at the front for chopping attacks and had a single edge.

19. Laring -refers to a blade used for chopping vegetables: "LARING: noun. A knife (as a kitchen knife or
pen-knife).

20. Gayang - Gayang is a common traditional Filipino ethnic Moro weapon in Sulu archipelago. It is a
double-edged sword about 24-28 inches in length with a typical hook hilt grip to prevent slipping. The
sword was believed to be from Borneo and was a Philippines' version of Mandau, a traditional sword of
the Dayaks of Borneo.

21. Balasion -The Black Ops Kalaj Kutter Balasion Swords are great tools for the beginner, intermidiate,
or advanced practitioner of defense (/offense) sword training

22. Kampilan bolo - In other words, the Kampilan bolo, which is known as another sword rich in Filipino
history, is used by men who serve their Datus. The Datus are the high ranking and rich man of a tribe in
the Philippines
23. Pira cotabato-Pirah or pira is a type of Philippine bolo sword or knife characterized by a heavy blade
and a wide tip. It superficially resembles a falchion but is much heavier. It is the traditional weapon
favored by the Yakan people of Basilan Island.

24. Straight Kris-Some kris have the head of a naga (dragon) carved near the base with the body and tail
following the curves of the blade to the tip. A wavy kris is thus a naga in motion, aggressive and alive; a
straight blade is one at rest, its power dormant but ready to come into action

25. Labor-The panabas, also known as nawi, is a large, forward-curved sword or battle axe used by
certain ethnic groups in the southern Philippines. ... The panabas is one of many bladed weapons
portrayed in the "Weapons of Moroland" plaque that has become a common souvenir item and pop
culture icon in the Philippines.

26. Susuwat- Susuwat is a traditional Filipino ethnic Moro weapon. It is light and devastating used by the
indigenous people of Mindanao. It is a single blade with a wide tipped and a triple prong designed for
forward cutting. The sword is about 24 to 28 inches in length with a hooked grip to prevent slipping
when wet