| Parang latok | |
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_(1800-1899)_XXVID.121.jpg) A Parang Latok, circa 1800-1899. | |
| Type | Parang, Sword |
| Place of origin | Borneo (Sarawak,Malaysia[1] andWest Kalimantan,Indonesia) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Bornean Malay people,Dayak people (Bidayuh)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approximately 55 cm (22 in) |
| Blade type | single edged, one sided chisel grind |
| Hilt type | wood |
| Scabbard/sheath | wood |
Aparang latok (which is also known aslatok,latok buku orparang pathi) is a sword fromBorneo inSarawak,Malaysia; where it is regarded as the national weapon of the SarawakianMalay people and theBidayuhs (LandDayak people),[1] and as well asKalimantan,Indonesia. It also functions as a machete.
Its used for both timber felling, agricultural activities and warfare is characterised by the noticeable bent at an obtuse angle from one-third of its length starting from the pommel.[2] Thisparang features a single-edge blade that is heavier and wider towards the point of the blade. The handle of the parang latok is made of wood without a guard and often tied securely with rattan at its grip. It is carried in a long, two-piece wooden sheath to properly hold the blade.[3]
In the past, the parang latok is also used for executing condemned criminals, and the decapitation is normally achieved with a single blow.[4] Thisparang is used two-handedly, with one hand holding the hilt and the other holding the blade's shoulder, enabling its user to strike downwards.
A smaller version of the parang latok is called thebuko, while another variant of the parang latok is known as thesadap.[5]
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