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Listed here are the weapons of silat. The most common are the machete, staff, kris, sickle, spear, and kerambit. Edged weapons are often given priority in silat, one major exception being the staff. Because Southeast Asian society was traditionally based around agriculture, many of these weapons were originally farming tools. ==Bladed weapons== ;Parang / Golok A chopper or cleaver which, like a machete, is used to cut through overgrowth. They may be curved or straight and range in size from small handheld knives to the length of a sword. Because they are so widely available, parang are one of the most popular weapons in silat. A variant of the parang is the golok, which is one of the main weapons in West Javanese styles. The golok blade is heaviest in the centre and ranges in length from 10 to 20 inches. ;Sabit / Celurit A sickle originally employed when harvesting crops. It may be paired and was historically one of the most popular weapons among commoners. It was and still is the main weapon of silat exponents from Madura in East Java where it is known as ''arit''. The arit has several forms and is typically longer than in other parts of Java. The sickle is difficult to defend against and is considered particularly effective when paired with a knife. Although usually wielded on its own, it can be paired. ;Kerambit / Kuku Machan The kerambit (occasionally spelled ''gerambi'') is a narrow-bladed curved weapon resembling the claw of big cats. It is known in some dialects as ''kuku machan'' or "tiger claw". The kerambit is held by inserting the first finger into the hole in the handle, so that the blade curves from the bottom of the fist. Although usually wielded singly they may also be paired. Not only are they difficult to disarm, the kerambit is also easily hidden on account of its compact size. This concealability was the main reason for the weapon's fame. The kerambit was often regarded as a lady's weapon because women would tie them into their hair. ;Pisau / Churiga Pisau refers to a short-bladed knife of any shape, although it can also be used to mean sword. It comes from the Chinese term ''pishou'' or ''pengsau'' and is used in some form in every style of silat. The wooden sheaths of most edged weapons can be used for blocking, parrying or striking. ;Kris The kris or keris is a type of dagger, often with a pistol-gripped handle. Traditionally worn as a status symbol and carried by warriors for when they lost their main weapon in battle, today it is the main weapon of most silat styles. The kris is characterised by its distinctive wavy blade, but originally most of them were straight. The blade is given its characteristic shape by folding different types of metal together and then washing it in acid. Kris were said to be infused with venom during their forging but the method of doing this was a closely guarded secret among blacksmiths. The kris is usually wielded on its own but it can also be paired. ;Rencong The rencong or renchong is a pistol-gripped knife from Aceh. The blade is straight but with a slight curve. In terms of social stature, the rencong in Aceh is comparable to the kris in Malay and Javanese culture. ;Tumbuk Lada The tumbuk lada (or ''tumbuak lado'' in the Minangkabau language) is a Minang blade from West Sumatra. Literally meaning "pepper crusher", it is similar to the Acehnese rencong except that the handle is not bent and is traditionally adorned with a parrot head figure. The blade is thick, flat, and double-edged. The tumbuk lada is sometimes called a ''lading'' but this term properly refers to a knife made from an old spearhead. Both weapons have blades ranging from 8-16 inches. ;Badik The badik or badek is a small, straight knife originating among the Makasar and Bugis people. They may be double or single-edged and range in length from twenty to forty centimetres. ;Kujang A curved blade originating in West Java, it is a characteristic weapon of the Sunda styles of silat. ;Pedang Pedang is a general term for swords but occasionally refers to a scythe as well. According to the Sanghyang siksakanda ng karesian canto XVII dated 1518, the sword and kris were the main weapons of the kesatria caste. Southeast Asian swords can differ considerably from one community to another but they are generally made for one-handed use. Varieties include the ''pedang jenawi'' or longsword, the ''gedubang'' or Acehnese sabre, and the long-handled ''dap''. The Indian-style sword was used in the region as early as the 4th century, as can be seen in bas-reliefs of Javanese temples. Some are straight while others have a "bent" curve. The Hindu goddesses Durga and Manjusri are typically depicted carrying swords in Javanese art. Sumatran broadswords are based on those of China. Swords on the Malay Peninsula are usually one-edged with a slight curve, resembling the Burmese dha and the Thai sword used in krabi krabong. ;Klewang The kelewang or klewang is a single-edge Indonesian longsword, usually worn without a sheathe. Blades range from 15-30 inches in length and may be straight or slightly curved. ;Sundang The sundang is a sword created by the Bugis people of Sulawesi. As with the kris, the sundang usually features a wavy blade, but straight-bladed specimens also exist. ;Sakin The sakin is a slender thrusting knife with a straight blade. A related weapon, the sewar, has the same appearance except that the blade is curved. In 1800, the traveller Charles Campbell wrote that the inhabitants around Mount Kerinci and Siak Sri Indrapura all carried sewar at their sides. ;Chipan / Jipan The chipan (also spelled ''cipan'' or ''jipan'') is a battle-axe, the weaponised form of the domestic ''kapak'' (axe) or ''beliong'' (hatchet). Two are sometimes wielded at once, with one in each hand. While the kapak and beliong were originally designed for cutting wood or chopping down trees, they could be improvised as chipan if needed. ;Kapak Siam Kapak Siam literally means "Siamese axe". Its shape is that of a small axe with a sharp curved handle. Created in the Pattani province of Thailand, the weapon is said to have originally been used for cutting open betel nuts. Unique to the Pattani-Kelantan region between Malaysia and Thailand, the kapak Siam is primarily a throwing weapon and only used in close as a last resort. The handle is often attached to a string so it can be ulled back after being thrown. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Weapons of silat」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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