Pirah - Wikipedia
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.
Pira Cotabato - Traditional Filipino Weapons TFW
Pira Cotabato – Although not as well known as the Barong, or Barung, this Moro weapon is characterized by a wide tip and heavy blade and has left behind it a long history of fear and death. It is respected throughout the Philippines due to its use in decapitating the enemies of its owners.
Moro Pira Cotabato - Kult of Athena
The Pira Cotabato is one of the quick, chopping blades favored by the Moro warriors and pirates of the Southern Philippines. This surprisingly lightweight and agile blade has a short, wide chopping blade and a acute thrusting tip.
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Pirah - Wikiwand articles
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.
Pirah - Military Wiki | Fandom
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.
Cutlass - Wikipedia
The cutlass is a 17th-century descendant of the edged short sword, exemplified by the medieval falchion. Woodsmen and soldiers in the 17th and 18th centuries used a similar short and broad backsword called a hanger , or in German a messer , meaning "knife".