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คารัมบิต
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คารัมบิต

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Also known as kerambit, kurambik, karambiak

The karambit or kerambit (as used in Indonesian), kurambik or karambiak (both from the Minangkabau language) is a small curved knife resembling a claw.

Key facts

Weapon.name
Karambit
Weapon.image
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Mes met krom lemmet - Lawi ayam TM-A-3808.png
Weapon.image_size
300
Weapon.caption
A traditional Minangkabau style karambit, Lawi Ayam, pre-1887.
Weapon.origin
Indonesia (West Sumatra)
Weapon.type
Concealed blade
Weapon.is_bladed
Yes
Weapon.blade_type
Single, double or triple edged, crescent curve
Weapon.hilt_type
Water buffalo horn, wooden, ivory
Weapon.sheath_type
Water buffalo horn, wooden

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
dagger
Country of origin
Indonesia
Location
West Sumatra
Image
Karambit.jpg
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Commons category
Karambit
indigenous to
Minangkabau
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