Blakas or Belakas is a general name for any sort of cleaver or large knife originating from Bali, Indonesia that has a heavy rectangular blade with a straight cutting edge used for chopping.[1] Their long, round hilts become somewhat thinner to one or both ends. The blade usually has fanciful shape and encrusted motifs.[2] Sometimes it is made for ceremonial purposes, and also used in pairs with golok.[3] It is common for almost every Balinese household to own a Blakas because the blade is in everyday use for kitchen chores, in the orchards, and in ceremonial activities.
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Indonesian traditional weapons, armors, and premodern gunpowder-based weapons
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Traditional weapon
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| Daggers (Belati) & knives (Pisau) |
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| Choppers (Parang) & machetes (Golok) |
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| Impact weapons |
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| Pole or spear weapons |
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| Flexible weapons |
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| Miscellaneous weapons |
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