Sikin Panyang
Sikin Panjang is a sword originated from northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
History
The Sikin Panjang is the most popular fighting weapon of the inhabitants of northern Sumatra. In the early years of the Aceh War against the Dutch many Sikins were made, especially prior to 1879 when a start was made with disarmament of the population. It is a version of Klewang. The spread of the Sikin Panjang was limited to Sumatra, and especially to Aceh and Gayo, but also in Alas and to a lesser degree in the Batak area. Another typical sword in this region is the Balato of the Nias people.During the Aceh Sultanate period, the Panglima Prang ranking titles were given. The Sikin Panjang and Rencong which the Panglima Prang receives from the Ulubalang on his appointment, he must return to the Ulubalang again if he should ever embrace the cause of an enemy of the Ulubalang. Person of position or those who are going on a journey carry in addition the Sikin Panjang which is the common weapon used in fighting. It is of uniform width from end to end, and placed in a sheath.