A parang latok (which is also known as latok, latok buku or parang pathi) is a sword from Borneo in Sarawak, Malaysia; where it is regarded as the national weapon of the Sarawakian Malay people and the Bidayuhs (Land Dayak people),[1] and as well as Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Its used for both timber felling, agricultural activities and warfare is characterised by the noticeable bent at an obtuse angle from one-third of its length starting from the pommel.

The handle of the parang latok is made of wood without a guard and often tied securely with rattan at its grip.

It is carried in a long, two-piece wooden sheath to properly hold the blade.

[3] In the past, the parang latok is also used for executing condemned criminals, and the decapitation is normally achieved with a single blow.