Kaso
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| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | kaso, kasok, kasoq |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Sumatra , ethnic groups from Sumatra |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Overall length: | about 104 cm |
| Handle: | Wood |
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The kaso , also called kasok or kasoq , is a sword from Sumatra .
description
Typical stilt house on Sumatra, reference to the use of the kaso
The Kaso has a straight, double-edged blade. The blade becomes narrower from the handle to the location and runs in a wedge shape to the location. It has a strong central ridge and is reminiscent of a European rapier . The handle is round and thicker towards the pommel. The pommel is spherical. A metal clamp is attached to the transition between the handle and the blade , which is used for better fastening. The kaso was used to carry out acts of revenge against enemies, in that the bearer of the sword went under a house and stabbed his opponent through the floor of the house. The kaso 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. 61.
Web links
Commons : Swords from Indonesia - Collection of images, videos and audio files
