ThePinuti is aFilipinosword from theVisayas,Philippines. The weapon was originally intended as an agricultural implement. The grip is usually made ofguava wood, which is light. The blade itself is approximately 16 to 18 inches (40 to 45 cm) long.
Pinuti isCebuano for "whitened". As a farm implement, it would take on a darkpatina due to contact with plant and animal fluids. When farmers sharpened their blades for combat, the blade was polished clean and white.
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