Handmade Knives – ‘Kujang’

There are many kind of handmade knives from indonesia. Famous handmade traditional knives are “Kujang” from West Java, “Keris” from Java and Bali island, “Badik” from Makasar, “Rencong” from Aceh. Each of the knives has their own unique design, form, philosophy, and characteristic. Now, Kujang also became a symbol of Sundanese people.

“Kujang” as handmade knives, has a very unusual form. The knives are full of sophisticated carving that made the handmade knives looks like an animal (birds, dragon, etc.). The use of this handmade knife is for weapon in close combat fighting.

In the old time only king, royal member, noble, officer and warrior from Sundanese kingdom use to have this knife. Some of ancient “Kujang” made from precious metal such as Gold or Silver. But, just like sundanese ancient history, because lack of evidence and literature the information about this handmade knives is only base on assumption.

These days, most of these handmade knives produce only for souvenirs. Some others also use for traditional ritual, ceremony and collectors of handmade knives.