Klewang

This article is about the traditional bladed weapon. For the missile boat, see Klewang (trimaran).
Not to be confused with Klawang.
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
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.

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