Susuwat is a traditional

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ethnic Moro weapon. It is light and devastating used by the indigenous people of

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. 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.

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