Klewang

Klewang
This sword with its blade from Buton, features a typical type of klewang, was obtained from South Kalimantan, pre-1890.
TypeCutlass, Sabre
Place of originMalay Archipelago[1]
Service history
WarsAceh War (1873–1904)
Indonesian National Revolution (1945-1949)
Specifications
Length40–70 cm (16–28 in)

Blade typeSingle edge, slight convex grind
Hilt typeWater buffalo horn, wood
Scabbard/sheathWood

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.

  1. ^ Donn F. Draeger (2012). Weapons & Fighting Arts of Indonesia. Tuttle Publishing. p. 68. ISBN 9781462905096.