Kudi_(knife)

Kudi (knife)

Kudi (knife)

Billhook-Axe hybrid


A kudi or kudhi is a bladed tool from Banyumas, Indonesia.[1]

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Description

Like a parang, a kudi only has one sharp edge, however, it has a rather curved shape blade tip like a sickle, with an enlarged base. Similarly to the parang, kudi can be used to chop or cut wood and bamboo.[1] Kudi with a slimmer blade may be used as a weapon. The hilt is usually made of wood that is at least as long as the blade. Some kudi blades are also fitted to a spear handle. In spear form, the length of the handle is usually between 65–180 cm (26–71 in).[2]

Culture

The kujang is often considered a development of the kudi.[3] It is said that the word "kujang" came from "kudi hyang" (Gods' kudi).[2] Banyumas version of Bagong puppet figures, called Bawor, depicted carrying a kudi (called curiga) as a weapon. Kudi is considered one of the cultural identities of the Banyumas people.[4] The kudi is typically worn as part of the Banyumasan traditional attire by girding on the back of the waist.[5]

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References

  1. M. Koderi & Ahmad Tohari (1991). Banyumas: wisata dan budaya. Metro Jaya. p. 138. OCLC 25247099.
  2. M, Rahmat (2010). Mengenal Senjata Tradisional. Jakarta: Pamularsih. ISBN 978-979-053-139-0.
  3. Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002). Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. ISBN 90-5450-004-2.
  4. Darmawan L (2010). Kudi, Alat Kerja Sekaligus Senjata. Baviase.
  5. Y Sigit Widiyanto (2006). Hujan emas di tanah Selarong. Direktorat Jenderal Nilai Budaya Seni dan Film, Departemen Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata. p. 53. ISBN 97-915-6791-3.



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