Banyal

"Banjal" redirects here. For for the bay in Australia, see Vansittart Bay.

Sword

Banyal

Type| Sword
Place of origin| Sulu Archipelago, Philippines
Specifications
Blade type| Single-edged, straight to slightly convex
Hilt type| hardwood, metal
Scabbard/sheath| hardwood, woven rattan

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. But it is smaller with a different pommel style. The blade is thick, weighted at the front for chopping attacks and had a single edge.[1][2]

## See also

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* Kampilan
* Weapons of Moroland

## References

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1. ^ Atkinson, David J. "Banyal". Atkinson Collection: Swords and Knives. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
2. ^ Lawrence, Marc (2009). "Filipino Weapons from A to Z" (PDF). Filipino Martial Arts Digest. Stephen K. Dowd. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-08-24. Retrieved 2019-07-18.

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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
* Talibong
* Utak

Impact weapons|

* Baston
* Bugsay (Karay-a)
* Pingga
* Tabak-toyok
* Tungkod

Shields|

* Kalasag
* Taming

Flexible|

* Buntot Pagi
* Cadena
* Latigo

Pole or spear weapons|

* Sibat
* Sugob
* Sumpit
* Bagakay

Projectile|

* Pana (Bow and arrow)
* Sumpit (Blowgun)
* Sugob
* 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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Sword types and classifications by region and historical era

* Swordsmanship
* Thrusting swords (Edgeless)
* Curved swords (Single-edge)
* Straight swords (Double-edge)

Europe|

| Prehistory|

* Bronze Age sword
* Khopesh

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Ancient period|

* Iron Age sword
* Harpe
* Gladius
* Xiphos
* Kopis/Falcata
* Makhaira
* Spatha
* Sica
* Rhomphaia
* Falx

Post-classical period|

* Migration Period sword
* Viking sword
* Arming sword
* Longsword
* Claymore
* Falchion

Early modern period|

* Zweihänder
* Spada da lato
* Katzbalger
* Cinquedea
* Estoc
* Espada ropera
* Swiss degen
* Colhona
* Karabela

Late modern period|

* Rapier
* Sabre
* Cutlass
* Basket-hilted sword
* Small sword
* Hunting sword
* Pistol sword
* Shashka
* Spadroon
* Sword bayonet

China|

| Ancient|

* Jian
* Dao

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Medieval|

* Hook sword
* Zhanmadao

Ming – Qing|

* Liuyedao
* Wodao
* Changdao
* Yanmaodao

Modern|

* Dadao
* Miaodao

Korea|

| Bronze Age – Gojoseon|

* Liaoning bronze dagger

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Iron Age – Three Kingdom Era|

* Hwandudaedo

Goryeo and Joseon era|

* Bonguk geom
* Wungeom
* Four Tiger Sword

Japan|

| Yayoi – Nara periods|

* Chokutō
* Tsurugi

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Heian – Kamakura periods|

* Tachi
* Ōdachi
* Kodachi
* Nagamaki
* Tantō

Muromachi – Edo periods|

* Wakizashi
* Katana

Meiji period and beyond|

* Guntō
* Iaitō
* Ninjatō
* Shikomizue

India|

| Ancient|

* Khanda
* Urumi
* Aruval

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Medieval and modern|

* Firangi
* Kastane
* Talwar
* Pulwar
* Kayamkulam vaal
* Pata

Western and
Central Asia|

| Prehistory|

* Bronze Age sword
* Khopesh

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Ancient period|

* Iron Age sword
* Acinaces
* Parthian Long Sword
* Xiphos
* Kopis/Falcata
* Sasanian Sword

Post-classical period|

* Arab sword
* Scimitar
* Shamshir
* Kilij
* Turko-Mongol sabre
* Yatagan
* Mameluke sword

Early modern period|

* Qama
* Kindjal

Indonesia|

| Early period|

* Mandau
* Niabor
* Parang
* Balato
* Gari
* Surik

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Late period|

* Keris bahari
* Klewang
* Sundang
* Langgai tinggang
* Parang nabur
* Sikin Panjang

Philippines|

| Pre-colonial|

* Balasiong
* Bangkung
* Banyal
* Barong
* Batangas
* Bicuco
* Bolo
* Dahong palay
* Gayang
* Ginunting
* Gulok
* Kampilan
* Kalis
* Karambit
* Lahot
* Laring
* Panabas
* Parang
* Pirah
* Pinuti
* Sanduko (Binangon)
* Sansibar
* Sundang
* Susuwat
* Talibong (Garab)
* Utak
* Wasay

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Colonial era|

* Balisword
* Espada y daga
* Hagibis
* Tenegre

Mainland
Southeast Asia|

| Classic stage|

* Dha

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Post-Classic stage|

* Krabi–krabong

Cambodia|

* Preah Khan Reach

Thailand|

* Phra Saeng Khan Chai Si

Mesoamerica|

| Pre-Columbian era|

* Macuahuitl
* Macana

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Africa|

| Ancient Egypt|

* Khopesh
* Acinaces

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Mainland|

* Ida
* Kaskara
* Nimcha
* Flyssa
* Shotel
* Billao
* Takoba

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