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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.
The Kelantanese klewang or Kelantanese kelewang (Kelewang Kelantan or Klewang Kelantan in Malay language or Keleweng Kelate in Kelantanese Malay) is a style of klewang originating from Kelantan, Malaysia [1] but is also popular in other northern Malaysia Peninsula states such as Kedah and Perlis.
The Buko has a curved, single-edged blade. The blade becomes wider from the hilt to the point and is bent sharply after about a fifth. The blade first becomes narrower after the hilt, but then becomes wider again after the bend.
The hilt has no guard, is made of wood and decorated with traditional carvings. The Ladieng is available in various versions, which differ in blade and handle shape. In Aceh it is called Ladieng, in Gayo and Alas Rudus Lenti. It is used by various ethnic groups in Sumatra. The Ladieng is a version of the klewang. [3]
Pages in category "Weapons of Malaysia" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Buko (cleaver) C.
The Malay Heritage Museum (Malay: Muzium Warisan Melayu; Jawi: موزيوم واريثن ملايو ) is a museum located within Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), it hosts a diverse array of exhibits, encompassing manuscripts, traditional attire, weaponry and architectural remnants from various Malay regions.
19th century lela from Pahang.This specimen has two dolphins and a cagak (swivel yoke).. Lela or lila is a type of Malay cannon, used widely in the Nusantara archipelago.They are similar to a lantaka but longer and had larger bore.
They are typically carried as weapons by gang members, protesters and robbers in Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Sri Lanka, due to these countries having strict gun laws. Parangs were used by North Borneo guerillas against the Japanese in the Jesselton Revolt during the Japanese occupation of British Borneo .