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Penai is a machete-like sword found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Traditionally, it is used for both war and agricultural tools. [1] It is used by the Bare'e speaking Torajan people [2] and Pamona people. [3]
The word bara means "sword" in Sangirese language, [1] therefore it literally means "Sangirese sword". The Bara Sangihe is known for its unique shaped blade that resembles a crocodile [2] or a beak of a bird with serrations.
The sundang is a sword created by the Bugis people of Sulawesi. As with the kris, the sundang usually features a wavy blade, but straight-bladed specimens also exist. Sakin. The sakin or sokin is a slender thrusting knife with a straight blade. A related weapon, the sewar, has the same appearance except that the blade is curved.
Aside from being used as a weapon and hunting tool, the badik is a symbol of cultural identity in Sulawesi. In the colonial era, it was considered a pity if a man died without his badik. [ 5 ] : 157 As recently as the 1960s, the badik was worn as part of daily attire and badik crimes were reported regularly.
Alamang (in Bugis language, sometimes Halamang or Lamang) [1] or Sonri (in Makassarese language) is a sacred sword or cutlass of the Bugis and Makassarese people in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Description [ edit ]
The Dohong (also Duhong or Duhung) is a dagger or short war sword from Borneo.The name is used figuratively to imply bravery. In other parts of Borneo, it is simply referred to as Mandau. [1]
An Acehnese collection of Kris (hung vertically) and Klewang (hung diagonally) during the Dutch colonial period, c. 1893–95.. During the Aceh War the Acehnese klewang proved very effective in close quarters combat against the sabre-wielding Dutch troops and the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army.
Sikin Panjang (also known as Sikin Panyang, Gloepak Sikin, Glupak Sikin, Jekinpandjang, Loedjoe Aceh, Loedjoe Atjeh, Loedjoe Naru, Ludju Naru, Narumo, Sekin Panjang, Sekin Pandjang, Sekin Panjang Meutatah, or Thikin Panjang) is a sword originated from northern Sumatra, Indonesia.