Kudi (knife)

A kudi or kudhi is a bladed tool from Banyumas, Indonesia.[1] Similarly to the parang, it is used to chop or cut wood and bamboo.[1] Like a parang, it only has one sharp edge, however, it has a rather curved shape blade tip like a sickle, with enlarged base. Kudi with slimmer blade may be used as weapon.

Kudi
Kudi Tranchang (or Kudi Rancang), a talisman kudi with elaborate blade.
Type	Billhook-Axe hybrid
Place of origin	Indonesia (Central Java) Banyumas
Service history
Used by	Banyumasan people
Specifications
Length	30-40cm
Blade type	Single edge, convex grind
Hilt type	Wooden
Scabbard/sheath	Wooden

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

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  Kudi Wayang, kudi with blade shaped like a wayang puppet figure.
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  Common Banyumasan kudi.
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  Common Banyumasan kudi.

See also

• Keris
• Celurit

References

1. M. Koderi & Ahmad Tohari (1991). Banyumas: wisata dan budaya. Metro Jaya. p. 138. OCLC 25247099.
2. Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002). Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. ISBN 90-5450-004-2.
3. Darmawan L (2010). Kudi, Alat Kerja Sekaligus Senjata. Baviase.
4. 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.