Dampang

/dæmˈpæŋ/ noun

Definition

A type of Malayan or Southeast Asian dagger or short sword with a distinctive curved blade.

Etymology

From Malay 'dampang,' a word of Southeast Asian origin referring to a traditional blade weapon used in the region.

Kelly Says

The dampang is a reminder that every culture developed its own perfect weapons design—different climate, different fighting style, different blade shape evolved!

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