Weapons
- Kris: A dagger, often with a wavy blade made by folding different types of metal together and then washing it in acid.
- Kujang: Sundanese blade roughly shaped like a deer's antler.
- Samping/Linso: Piece of silk fabric worn around the waist or shoulder, used in locking techniques and for defense against blades.
- Batang/Galah: Rod or staff made from wood, steel or bamboo.
- Cindai: Cloth, usually worn as sarong or wrapped as head gear.
- Tongkat/Toya: Walking-stick carried by the elderly and travelers.
- Kipas: Traditional folding fan preferably made of hardwood or iron.
- Kerambit/Kuku Machan: A blade shaped like a tiger's claw
- Sabit/Clurit: A sickle, commonly used in farming, cultivation and harvesting of crops.
- Sundang: A double edge Bugis sword, often wavy-bladed
- Rencong/Tumbuk Lada: Slightly curved Minang dagger, literally meaning "pepper crusher".
- Gedak: Mace or club made of steel.
- Tombak/Lembing: Spear or javelin made of bamboo, steel or wood that sometimes has horsehair attached near the blade.
- Parang/Golok: Machete or broadsword, commonly used in daily tasks such as cutting through forest brush.
- Trisula: A trident or 3-pronged spear
- Chabang/Cabang: Short-handled trident, literally meaning "branch"
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