A sword with a flattened, heavy and deeplyindented hilt. The blade's edge and back are straight and parallel. The back curves towards the edge at the point. The Alamang has a straight, plainscabbard with sometimes a small foot. The scabbard's mouth is somewhat broadened.
Cultural
The Alamang is a symbol of sovereignty, prosperity, and dignity of a kingdom. It is said that in the pastthe king would not leave his kingdom without his Alamang. As it is considered as the greatness of the kingdom, certainly the Alamang is very exclusive. Nobody including the empu or blacksmith that have sworn, are allowed to make copies the Alamang for it is the weapon of the king. Those who failed to abide by this law were executed.