| 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 | 30-60 cm (blade), up to 180 cm (handle) |
| Blade type | Single edge, convex grind |
| Hilt type | Wooden |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wooden |
A kudi or kudhi is a bladed tool from Banyumas, Indonesia.[1]
Like a parang, a kudi only has one sharp edge, however, it has a rather curved shape blade tip like a sickle, with an enlarged base. Similarly to the parang, kudi can be used to chop or cut wood and bamboo.[1] Kudi with a slimmer blade may be used as a weapon. The hilt is usually made of wood that is at least as long as the blade. Some kudi blades are also fitted to a spear handle. In spear form, the length of the handle is usually between 65-180 cm.[2]
The kujang is often considered a development of the kudi.[3] It is said that the word "kujang" came from "kudi hyang" (Gods' kudi).[2] Banyumas version of Bagong puppet figures, called Bawor, depicted carrying a kudi (called curiga) as a weapon. Kudi is considered one of the cultural identities of the Banyumas people.[4] The kudi is typically worn as part of the Banyumasan traditional attire by girding on the back of the waist.[5]
