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Arbir
An Arbir is an Indonesian weapon, a halberd, 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 Pentjak Silat Selurah Indonesia "(PPSI).
See also.
- Bambu runcing
terms is that "seligi" refers to the dart or spear intended for throwing. Sumatrans would make short lances from "nibong" or sago-wood. Over a period of days or weeks, the sharpened end would be buried in ashes, steamed, smoked and charred. The finished weapon could be thrown or used hand-to-hand, and was said to be able to pierce armour more efficiently than iron.
- Arbir
The arbir is a type of halberd measuring about five feet in length. On