Peurawot (also known as Porawet, Sikin Peurawot, Sikin Rawot) is a traditional whittling knife[1] of the Acehnese people from Aceh, Indonesia.[2]
| Peurawot | |
|---|---|
 A Peurawot from Aceh, 1904. | |
| Type | Knife |
| Place of origin | Indonesia (Aceh) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Acehnese people |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 28–35 cm (11–14 in) |
| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | Buffalo horn, wood, akar bahar |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
Description
editThe 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]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Abu Bakar, Pusat Bahasa (Indonesia), Balai Pustaka (Persero) (2001). Kamus bahasa Aceh-Indonesia. PT Balai Pustaka. ISBN 979-666-646-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ 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 90-5450-004-2.
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