Lading Terus
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| Weapon type: | dagger |
| Designations: | Lading Terus |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , ethnic groups from Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Blade length: | about 16 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, horn |
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The Lading Terus is a dagger from Indonesia .
description
The Lading Terus has a straight, double-edged blade. The blade becomes wide from the handle , then narrower and tapers in place . The blades were often made of Pamor steel (similar to Damascus steel ). The handle is round, made of wood or horn and has a spherical pommel. The knob is drilled through to accommodate a lanyard . The sheaths are also made of wood or horn and are adapted to the shape of the blade. The blades are very similar to a spearhead and are likely made from the blades of short spears . The Lading Terus is used by ethnic groups from Indonesia.
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 79.
Web links
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