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Of all the traditional weapons in Indonesia, Mandau is arguably one of the most popular. The reason is none other than because this weapon is so closely related to the figure of the Dayak tribe that you know that you have such a classy prestige, you can even say it is worldwide. Actually, it's not only because of the Dayak that makes Mandau a name. This one weapon itself does have many very interesting uniqueness.
For ordinary people, Mandau may be just an ordinary sword, but of course this weapon is more than that. From the physical, it seems that the Mandau is a unique weapon with deadly abilities. And if we dive deeper, this weapon is said to also contain extraordinary magical powers.
With all that is owned, it feels very natural that the people of Borneo and the Dayak tribe, in particular, are so proud of this one weapon. So, to know more about this frightening weapon, here are things you may not know about Mandau.
Incredible beauty of Mandau
If there is something most known about Mandau, it is clearly its physical appearance. Unlike other traditional swords, Mandau is really beautifully packaged. If you answer closely, almost all sides have details. Starting from the handle, holster, to the blade itself.
The purpose of the Mandau being decorated is not only because it looks charming, but also has a special meaning. For example, ornate decorations in the part which turned out to contain special benefits to repel wild animals. Even so, the holes in the blade also have a special meaning of their own. Even for the carvings on almost all sides, that too has a point.
The ingredients for making Mandau are special
We must think that the Mandau is made of iron like most swords. Indeed, it may seem that way, but it is not in reality. The truly authentic Mandau is actually made from a special material. Not iron, but a special stone called Mantikei. This material itself is physically like stone, but it contains abundant iron.
By using this unique material, it turns out that the resulting Mandau is so extraordinary. It is very hard and strong, but so soft to shape. Only the original and old Mandau uses Mantikei ingredients. Currently, the average Mandau is made of ordinary iron.