Bagian-Bagian Waruga Kujang
Names for parts of the Indonesian Kudi / Kujang
See Kudi / Kujang type for detailed discussion.
The following is drawn from several sources, including a Google translation from http://danupratamasetiawan.blogspot.com/2011/12/kujang.html
Papatuk (Congo)
- The tip of the blade
Eluk (Siih)
- Serrations on the back of the blade intended for ripping flesh.
Mata
- Small holes ("eyes") found the the blade. Initiallty, Waruga were covered/plugged with metal or precisious stones. Most found on with a small hole ("sisasnya" hole). The purpose is a symbol of the status / stage of the wearer. At least one waruga and at most nine are typical. A blade without waruga is called "blind")
- Kujan Ciung mata-9: only used specifically the King
- Kujang Ciung mata-7: Used by Mantri Anom Dangka and the King
- Kujang Ciung mata-5: Girang used by Seurat, Pamingkis Regents and the Regents Pakuan
Pamor
- See Pamor. The patterrn embodies the power of the blade. Sometimes the pattern was dosed with poison.
Tonggong
- The sharp side of the back (top) of the blade
Beuteung
- The sharp side of the front (bottom) of the blade.
Tadah
- A small arch, sometimes thouught of the "lower abdomen" of the blade. Used to catch and repel an opponents blade.
Paksi
- The "tang" or pointed tail end of the blade to be inserted into the hilt
Combong
- The hole in the hilt to accomodate the paksi
Selut
- The ring at the upperr end of the hilt; strengthens the grip on the paksi
Ganja (Landean)
- The hilt of the kujang / kudi
Additional Resources:
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kudi (Google translation)
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kujang (Google translation)
http://ekorisanto.blogspot.com/2009/08/kujang-senjata-masyarakat-sunda-1.html (Google translation)