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The kujang is a bladed weapon native to the Sundanese people of Indonesia.The earliest kujang made is from around the 8th or 9th century. It is forged out of iron, steel, and pattern welding steel with a length of approximately 20–25 cm and weighs about 300 grams.
Kujang Kujang. A curved blade originating in West Java, it is a characteristic weapon of the Sunda styles of silat. It is considered to be of spiritual significance by the Sundanese people and is even featured on the West Javan flag. Pedang. Pedang is a general term for sword but occasionally refers to a scythe as well.
The kujang is often considered a development of the kudi. [3] It is said that the word "kujang" came from "kudi hyang" (Gods' kudi). [2] Banyumas version of Bagong puppet figures, called Bawor, depicted carrying a kudi (called curiga) as a weapon. Kudi is considered one of the cultural identities of the Banyumas people. [4]
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 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]
The seal of the province of Bengkulu features two rudus.. The rudus consists of the mata (literally "eyes", the blade), the ulu ("hilt"), and the sarung ("sheath"). [2]The rudus is often inscribed with Jawi script at certain parts of the sword, usually at the blade or at the hilt.
The Amanremu has a straight, single edged blade with a bulbous curve near the tip. The blade is from the handle to tip, where its thickness narrows down and its width widens toward the tip with a bulbous shape near the end.
Its blade broadens somewhat towards the end and slightly curves upwards at the tip with its edge longer than the back of the blade. [4] The hilt is made from buffalo horns [5] and decorated with carvings. [4]