An Arbir is an Indonesian weapon,
a
halberd
A halberd (also called halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. The word ''halberd'' is cognate with the German word ''Hellebarde'', deriving from ...
, approximately five feet (1.5 m) long.
The staff has a shallow groove running along its length marking the plane of the blade, allowing the user to determine exactly where the cutting edge is at all times. The Arbir is one of three special weapons used by members of the ''Persatuan
Pencak Silat Selurah Indonesia ''(PPSI).
See also
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Bambu runcing
A bambu runcing or prìng lancìp (which literally means "Spiked Bamboo") is a traditional spear made of a sharpened bamboo.
History
During the Majapahit kingdom in the 15th century, bambu runcing fighting was practiced on the island of Java. ...
References
Weapons of Indonesia
Polearms
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