Peurawot
| Peurawot | |
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An illustration of a Peurawot. | |
| Type | Knife |
| Place of origin | Aceh (Pidie Regency), Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Acehnese people |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 28-35 cm |
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| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | Buffalo horn, wood, akar bahar |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
Peurawot (also known as Porawet, Sikin Peurawot, Sikin Rawot) is a traditional whittling knife[1] of the Acehnese people from Aceh, Indonesia.[2]
Description
The Peurawot has a single edge blade with a slight curvature. The width of the blade is about the same from the base to the tip of the blade. The blade does not have a central ridge and back of the blade is somewhat concave. The cutting edge of the blade is a little concave in shape. This knife is sometimes adorned with a golden or suasa sampa (decoration of the hilt near the blade) and tampo (knob of the hilt).[3]
References
- ↑ Abu Bakar, Pusat Bahasa (Indonesia), Balai Pustaka (Persero) (2001). Kamus bahasa Aceh-Indonesia. PT Balai Pustaka. ISBN 9-7966-6646-4.
- ↑ Amir Mertosedono (1987). Mengenal Senjata Tradisional Kita. Dahara Prize. ASIN B0000D7JZJ.
- ↑ Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002). Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. ISBN 9-0545-0004-2.
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