Laring
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|origin= Philippines
|type= Sword
|is_bladed= Yes
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|used_by= Moro people
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|length= {{convert|24-48|in|cm|abbr=on}}
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|blade_type= Single edge, pronged tip
|hilt_type= wood
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Laring is one of the traditional ethnic Moro weapons of Southern Philippines.{{cite book |last1=Draeger |first1=Donn F. |last2=Smith |first2=Robert W. |title=Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts |date=1980 |publisher=Kodansha International |isbn=978-0-87011-436-6 |page=186 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_o73NOjb4p4C&q=Laring&pg=PA186 |access-date=20 December 2021 |language=en}} 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.{{cite web |title=Laring {{!}} BLADE CULTURE INTERNATIONAL |url=https://www.bladecultureusa.com/?product=laring |website=Bladecultureusa |access-date=20 December 2021}} 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 {{convert|24-48|in|cm|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |last1=Lawrence |first1=Marc |title=Filipino Weapons from A-Z |url=https://www.southbayfmaclub.com/Articles/pdf/Special-Edition_Philippine-Weaponry.pdf |publisher=Steven K. Dowrd|access-date=20 December 2021}}{{cite web |last1=Lawrence |first1=Mark |title=Filipino Martial Arts Digest |url=https://www.usadojo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/FMA-Special-Edition_Philippine-Weaponry.pdf |website=USADojo.com |access-date=20 December 2021}}