Parang | |
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A souvenir Indonesian parang pisang (banana parang) | |
Type | Chopper (knife) |
Place of origin | Malay archipelago region |
Service history | |
Used by | Austronesians |
Specifications | |
Blade type | Single edge, convex edge |
Hilt type | Water buffalo horn, wood |
Scabbard/sheath | Water buffalo horn, wood |
The parang (/ˈpɑːrɑːŋ/) is a type of knife used across the Malay archipelago.[1][2]