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Klewang
Bladed weapons of the Malay archipelago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the traditional bladed weapon. For the missile boat, see Klewang (trimaran).
Not to be confused with Klawang.
The klewang or kelewang is a category of traditional single-edged sword that can be found throughout the Malay Archipelago. Usually it is shorter than a pedang (sword) but longer than a golok (machete). There are straight bladed types, but most are curved.
Quick Facts Type, Place of origin ...
Klewang | |
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![]() This sword with its blade from Buton, features a typical type of klewang, was obtained from South Kalimantan, pre-1890. | |
Type | Cutlass, Sabre |
Place of origin | Malay Archipelago[1] |
Service history | |
Wars | Aceh War (1873–1904) Indonesian National Revolution (1945-1949) |
Specifications | |
Length | 40–70 cm (16–28 in) |
Blade type | Single edge, slight convex grind |
Hilt type | Water buffalo horn, wood |
Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
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