Co Jang
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | Co Jang, (see text) |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Sumatra , ethnic groups from Sumatra |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Blade length: | up to about 77 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, horn |
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The Co Jang , also Gliwang , Tjot Jang , Klewang Cok Jang , Klewang Tjok Jang , Klewang Tjok Jang , Tjo Jang , Tjok Ilang , Tjok Jang , Tioq Jang or Tjot Jang , is a sword from Sumatra .
description
The Co Jang has a single-edged, slightly curved blade. The blade widens from the handle to the location . The back of the blade is straight and rounded in place towards the cutting edge. The handle has no guard and is made of wood or horn . The pommel is shaped like a hoof , notched and slightly curved. There are no typical sheaths for this type. Wrapped palm leaves or a kind of goat skin quiver are likely to be used for storage and protection . The blades of the Co Jang are often made of very fine, light and thin-layer Pamor steel (similar to Damascus steel ). The Co Jang is used by ethnic groups from Sumatra.
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 40.
