3 Indonesian Traditional Weapons In The Fear Of The World
If the State of Japan possesses a traditional weapon such as a sword named or a nickname as a Katana sword as a characteristic of Japan. Of course, the State of Indonesia will not be outdone by the traditional weapons that characterize our country. Reported from baabun.com The following reviews are Indonesia's most famous deadly weapon in the world
1. Kerambit - Tanah Minang
Based on written history, Kerambit originated from Minangkabau, West Sumatra. The world called it "Kerambit" is in Minang Kurambiak language. Minang youth who are common with his name wander, bring this Kerambit to some overseas places. That is where the beginning of this unique weapon Minang. In Indonesia itself, Kerambit is used by Silat Sumatra, Silek (Silat) Tiger. Even this weapon is used as a mandatory weapon of US Marshall personnel, which in itself Kerambit itself is less popular. Its small size is not an obstacle in crippling the enemy. The wound caused by Kerambit looks small from the outside, but the wound from the inside can tear the vital organs of the body
2. Kujang - Tanah Siliwangi
Kujang is a heirloom of the cultural wealth of the Sundanese people. Kujang belonging to Siliwangi prabu which supposedly shook the world and the unseen world. Kujang used to be a tool of agriculture or plantation. Where Kujang turns to sharp weapons such as kris or machetes. Kujang type that is often a symbol is Kujang Ciung. There are also several types of Kujang namely Kujang Kuntul, Kujang Jago, Kujang Bangkong and Kujang Dragon and others
3. Rencong Tanah Serambi Mekah - Aceh
In Aceh's history, an Acehnese fighter once killed a group of fully armed Dutch soldiers with only a Rencong. This is what makes Rencong the most deadly weapon, leaving thousands of Dutch graves in Aceh. Rencong used the fighters of Aceh against the colonial past. Now Rencong is no longer prevalent in wearing Acehnese aristocrats, only Rencong is in use for symbols of Acehnese custom and culture