Pedang lurus
| Pedang lurus | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | sword |
| Designations: | Pedang-Lurus, Pedang-Luwuk |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
Indonesia , Java , ethnic groups in Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Java, Indonesia |
| Overall length: | about 56 cm to 69 cm |
| Blade length: | about 43 cm to 53 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, horn, metal |
| Particularities: | Back edge about 25 cm long |
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The Pedang-Lurus , also Pedang-Luwuk , is a sword from Indonesia .
description
The Pedang-Lurus has a straight, double-edged blade. The blades either have a central ridge or a hollow grind. Usually there is a back edge that runs about 25 cm from the place to the handle . Many of the blades are made from Indian cast damask (Wootz), others are of European origin. The hilt is made of wood, horn or metal and has a precisely worked parry that fits very precisely with the mouth of the scabbard. The scabbards are made of wood or metal and, like the rest of the weapon, are ornately decorated. There are different versions that vary in length, shape and features. The Pedang Lurus is used by ethnic groups in Indonesia. It's a version of the Pedang.
literature
- Abdul G. Pringgodigdo (Red.): Ensiklopedi umum. Yayasan Kanisius, Yogyakarta 1977, (Indonesian).
Web links
- Pedang-Lurus at Oriental-Arms
- Pedang-Lurus at Oriental-Arms
- Pedang-Lurus at Oriental-Arms
- Picture and description at Oriental-Arms
Individual evidence
- ^ Albert G. van Zonneveld: Traditional weapons of the Indonesian archipelago. C. Zwartenkot Art Books, Leiden 2001, ISBN 90-5450-004-2 , p. 103.