The Kelantanese klewang is believed to be as old as the parang, became a distinct weapon by the late 18th century.[3] In the 19th century, Kelantanese men would wear the Kelantantese klewang behind their sarong with the blade protruding out.[4]
A Kelantanese style Klewang called Kelewang Pucuk Berkait.
The weapon features a single edged, curved belly blade, with its tapered tip clipped and forming decorative loop or spike at the spine of the blade. The handle is carved to the shape of a horse hoof or a Makara (Hindu mythology).[4]
The Kelantanese klewang is used in martial arts[3] but it is also often associated with violent gang crimes.[5] In 2012, about a dozen of gang members from 3 different gangs in Kelantan were arrested for 10 cases of assault, armed-robbery and confiscation of weapons including the kelewang.[5]
There are variety of Kelantanese klewangs such as Kelewang Pucuk Berkait,[6] Kelewang Jambul[7] and so on.
This weapon was featured in the American bladesmthing competition, Forged in Fire (TV series)'s season 5 episode 15.[8]
^Mohd. Zainudin Haji Abdullah & Mohd. Shahrim Senik (2007). Senjata Warisan. Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka & Lembaga Muzium Selangor. p. 236. ISBN978-98-362-9807-2.
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