Silat Melayu - Weapons

Weapons

Weapons of silat
Weapon Definition
Kris A dagger which is often given a distinct wavy blade by folding different types of metal together and then washing it in acid.
Parang Machete/ broadsword, commonly used in daily tasks such as cutting through forest growth.
Golok
Tombak Spear/ javelin, made of wood, steel or bamboo that may have dyed horsehair near the blade.
Lembing
Tongkat Staff or walking stick made of bamboo, steel or wood.
Batang
Gedak A mace or club usually made of iron.
Kipas Folding fan preferably made of hardwood or iron.
Kerambit A concealable claw-like curved blade that can be tied in a woman's hair.
Sabit Sickle commonly used in farming, harvesting and cultivation of crops.
Serampang Trident originally used for fishing.
Trisula
Tekpi Three-pronged truncheon thought to derive from the trident.
Chabang
Chindai Wearable sarong used to lock or defend attacks from bladed weapons.
Samping
Rantai Chain used for whipping and seizing techniques

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