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Sabre sword From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pakayun (as it is called among Malay speaking Muruts) or Parapat (as in Murut language)[1] or Pelepet / Felepet (by the Lun Bawang / Lundayeh people)[2] is a sword very characteristic of the Murut people originating from Borneo.[3]
Pakayun | |
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Type | Sabre sword |
Place of origin | Borneo (Brunei; North Kalimantan, Indonesia; Sabah, Malaysia) |
Service history | |
Used by | Dayak people (Murut people), Orang Ulu (Lun Bawang) |
Specifications | |
Length | approximately 80–90 cm (31–35 in) blade |
Blade type | Single edge |
Hilt type | Wood with brass ferrule |
Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
The Pakayun is a Sabre sword with a light curved blade and has a curious forked pommel.[4] The blade is of almost uniform diameter throughout with its back shorter than the edge, so that there is a short slope at the tip of the blade.[5]
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