Buko (cleaver)
| Buko | |
|---|---|
A Buko from East Kalimantan, 1954. | |
| Type | Parang (knife) |
| Place of origin | Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia and Kalimantan, Indonesia) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Bornean Malay people, Dayak people (Bidayuh) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approximately 60 cm (24 in) |
| Blade type | curved single edged |
| Hilt type | wood or horn |
| Scabbard/sheath | wood |
The Buko, also called Buku or Parang Buko is a cleaver (parang) that originates from Borneo. This parang is used by the native Bidayuh (Land Dayaks) people. While the Buko is also used by the Malays chiefly for carpentering purposes.