In Jawa the classification of Bugis is reserved for blades that give an overall impression of form (pawakan) that is similar to a young bambu shoot, and that have flat faces with a bevel that declines sharply to the edge.
If these two indicators exist the blade is very probably going to be classified as a Bugis blade. There are a number of other indicators, and these can influence a final decision, but without the two I have mentioned, a blade will not be classified as Bugis, or more correctly, it may be classified as a sub-classification of Bugis, such as Bugis-Sumbawa, Bugis-Sumba, Bugis-Melayu, etc.
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