| Belida | |
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 A Belida sword from East Flores Regency, pre-1861. | |
| Type | Klewang sword |
| Place of origin | Indonesia (Flores) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Solorese and Larantukans |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approximately 47–54 cm (19–21 in) |
| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | Wood, feathers |
| Scabbard/sheath | Palm, cotton, bamboo, goat hair |
The Belida sword is a weapon from Flores, Indonesia. [1]
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| A Belapi sword, a Belida sword variant with full hand guard (top) and a Belida sheath (bottom). | |
The Belida sword has a slightly curved, single-edged blade. The blades come in two different basic shapes.
The handle is made of wood and has a curved design in the butt-end area. It is large enough to be wielded with both hands. It is made wider at the transition to the blade and has a protruding widening (see info box image). The guard and the ferrule are made of metal and are broadened towards the cutting edge. Some versions are decorated with bird feathers on the hilt and pommel. The Belida is used by ethnic groups from Indonesia. [2]
The talwar, also spelled talwaar and tulwar, is a type of curved sword or sabre from the Indian subcontinent.
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