Utak

Utak is a traditional Filipino ethnic Moro weapon in the Sulu Archipelago.^[1] It is a sword with a wide tip designed for cutting forward and is a one-handed weapon meant for chopping. The sword is about 24–48 in (61–122 cm) in length with a hooked grip to prevent slipping when wet.^[2]

Utak
Type	Sword
Place of origin	Philippines
Service history
Used by	Moro people
Specifications
Length	24–48 in (61–122 cm)
Blade type	Single edge
Hilt type	wood
Scabbard/sheath	wood

This article is about the traditional Moro weapon. For the Korean Confucian scholar, see U Tak.