| Laring | |
| Origin: | Philippines |
| Type: | Sword |
| Is Bladed: | Yes |
| Used By: | Moro people |
| Length: | NaNinches |
| Blade Type: | Single edge, pronged tip |
| Hilt Type: | wood |
| Sheath Type: | wood |
Laring is one of the traditional ethnic Moro weapons of Southern Philippines.[1] It has a lightweight design for slashing and thrusting. It has a two pronged tip like a blade catcher that looks like a snake's tongue.[2] The blade guard has a small round steel for firmer hold and mobility. The handle end has a unique hooked hilt grip design that serves as a counter weight for better handling and balance and to prevent the sword from slippage when pulling out when stuck in a target.
The open type scabbard is made of kalantas wood, a type of Philippine mahogany which allows for quick drawing. The length is about NaNinches.[3] [4]