Five Famous Traditional Weapons of Central Java Indonesia

3. Kudi

Kudi is a weapon similar to a cleaver. Functioning as a hard object cut tool, this weapon is often used by the Banyumas people in everyday life. Its slightly curved shape, bulging base, and top that resembles a bird's beak have been adjusted based on its function. Based on the various functions that other sharp tools do not have, this tool also indirectly reflects the Banyumas people who are simple and flexible in doing things.

4. Wedhung

This weapon from Central Java is a knife-like weapon equipped with a skeleton made of teak wood. This weapon is not as famous when compared to keris or other weapons. But in ancient times people used wedhung weapons for several purposes to calm down.

5. Plintheng

Plintheng is a wood formed by the letter Y and cooled with rubber at the right and left ends plus a piece of animal skin in the middle of the rubber. In ancient times, plintheng was used as a weapon. Plintheng was used by placing pebbles as bullets which were then pulled to create a strong spring force.

But in the past, besides being used as a weapon, it was also used as a means of entertainment for Javanese children to play. Until now, there are still some children in the area who still play with plintheng or commonly known as this catapult.