klewang

The klewang or kelewang is a category of traditional single-edged sword that can be found throughout the Malay Archipelago. Usually it is shorter than a pedang (sword) but longer than a golok (machete). There are straight bladed types, but most are curved.

==History== left|thumb|upright|An Acehnese people|Acehnese collection of [[Kris (hung vertically) and Klewang (hung diagonally) during the Dutch colonial period, c. 1893–95.]] The Kelantanese klewang is believed to be as old as the parang, became a distinct weapon by the late 18th century. In the 19th century, Kelantanese men would wear the Kelantantese klewang behind their sarong with the blade protruding out.