A kudi or kudhi is a bladed tool from Banyumas, Indonesia. It is used to chop or cut, just like a parang. Like a parang, it only has one sharp edge, however, it has a rather curved shape blade tip like a sickle, with enlarged base. Kudi with slimmer blade may be used as weapon.
The kudi is often considered as a development from Kujang, the type of kujang pamangkas. It is said that the word "kujang" came from "kudi hyang" (Gods' kudi). Banyumas version of Bagong puppet figures, called Bawor, depicted carrying a kudi (called curiga) as a weapon. Kudi is considered as one of the cultural identities of the Banyumas people.[1]
Kudi Wayang, kudi with blade shaped like a wayang puppet figure.
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Kudi Wayang, kudi with blade shaped like a wayang puppet figure.
Common Banyumasan kudi.
Common Banyumasan kudi.
