Weapons
| 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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