Synoptic of Dayak Parang, according to Shelford
Blade | Type | Tribe |
Single edged, sides not flat, truncated point | Parang Ilang | Kayan, Kenyah, Kajaman, Kanowit, Kelabit, Punan |
Double edged | Bayu | Sea-Dayak |
Single edged without truncated point, no finger guard | Parang Pedang | Malay, Melanau |
Single edged without truncated point, prominent finger guard | Niabor | Sea-Dayak |
Single edged without truncated point, finger guard not prominent | Langgai Tinggang | Sea-Dayak |
Single edged with truncated point, long and narrow | Pakayun | Murut |
Single edged with truncated point, broad | Jimpul | Sea-Dayak |
Angled, largest width <5cm | Latok | Malay, Melanau |
Angled, largest width >5cm | Buko | Land-Dayak |
Angled, no hilt | Pandat | Land-Dayak |
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Niabor, Lannggai Tinggang, Jimpul, Pakayun, Parang Pandat pictures courtesy of Ben Medze
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