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).

The Klewang was named after the native name for their sword-machete like weapons that they used in the jungle as both a weapon and tool. The Klewang certainly has that piratey look (and feel) with the notched false top edge and falchion blade style.

The Kelantanese klewang or Kelantanese kelewang (Kelewang Kelantan or Klewang Kelantan in Malay language or Keleweng Kelate in Kelantanese Malay) is a style of klewang originating from Kelantan, Malaysia [1] but is also popular in other northern Malaysia Peninsula states such as Kedah and Perlis.

The klewang is a traditional single-edged sword from Indonesia. In size, weight and shape it is halfway between the golok and the kampilan. The style of the klewang differs between the various cultures of Indonesia; there are straight bladed types, but most are curved.

The Klewang-class fast attack craft is a stealth, wave-piercing, carbon trimaran fast attack craft built by PT Lundin Industry Invest and designed by LOMOcean Marine. [3] Shortly after being floated out, on 28 September 2012, KRI Klewang was destroyed by …

Just as it did for all of its naval cutlasses, the US Navy went out to seek the best current design of cutlass the world had to offer at that time and chose to pattern its new model M1917 after the Dutch Netherlands Klewang Cutlass model M1898-M1911.

and naval Cutlass commonly known as a Klewang in its original scabbard, and in excellent condition with the sharpest slightly curved 24 inch blade we’ve ever touched. It is stamped HEMBRUG at the ricasso on one side with a crown over “E” on the reverse.

The Dutch klewang is probably one of the most distinctive modern military swords. A short cutting weapon with a sharp, curved, single-edged blade and a clipped-point, the Dutch klewang is a cultural landmark, still used ceremonially today.

Jul 26, 2015 · Or is the klewang similar to the Vince but without the Vince mark? The one with the bakelite scales I know as the M1940 (based on the "Klewang" book) - In fig 9, the pre-regulation Klewangs, you refer to the top one as Kalewang Djago ( De Haan ) 1875.

Oct 12, 2009 · I am thinking of buying a Dutch Klewang or Klewang Marechausse, 1912, Milsco. It is similar to the 1917 American cutlass. I would like to know how the sword handles. If it feels heavy or balanced, is it a good cutter, is it well built,... Are there any reasons I …