Penai (sword)

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Penai
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A Penai sword from Gorontalo, North Sulawesi, circa 18th–19th century.
Type Klewang sword
Place of origin Indonesia (Sulawesi)
Service history
Used by Pamona people, Torajan people
Specifications
Lengthapproximately 60 cm (24 in)

Blade  typeSingle edge, convex grind
Hilt  typeBuffalo horn
Scabbard/sheath Wood

Penai is a machete-like sword found in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Traditionally, it is used for both war and agricultural tools. [1] It is used by the Bare'e speaking Torajan people [2] and Pamona people. [3]

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Description

Its blade broadens somewhat towards the end and slightly curves upwards at the tip with its edge longer than the back of the blade. [4] The hilt is made from buffalo horns [5] and decorated with carvings. [4] The scabbard is made of thick wood, and it has two holes on it for girding to the user's waist. [6]

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