Similar Weapon
There is a similar weapon pictured in "Traditional Weapons of theIndonesian Archilepgo" on page 61, fig 185, called a Kaso,
Description as follows:
"Kaso
(Kasok, Kasoq)
Sumatra, Aceh
A long straight double edged sword. The hilt is straight and cylinderical in cross-section, broadening towards th point and the blade. In the past those seeking revenge used this weapon when standing under the pile-house and plunging it through the floor on which the master of the house was reclined."
A Van Zonneveld (quote)
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