Jimpul
| Jimpul | |
|---|---|
A Parang Jimpul, pre-1930. | |
| Type | Chopper, Machete |
| Place of origin | Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia, West Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan, Indonesia) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Dayak people (Iban / Sea Dayak), Kenyah people |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approximately 60–75 cm (24–30 in) |
| Blade type | Single edge, flat grind |
| Hilt type | Antler/deer horn, wood |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
Jimpul (other names also include Jumbul, Mandau Pasir, Parang Djimpul, Parang Jimpul) is a traditional weapon of the Sea Dayak and Kenyah people from Borneo. It is often thought that the Parang Jimpul may be considered as a hybrid between the Mandau and Langgai Tinggang. The Parang Jimpul is an intermediary form between the Mandau and the Langgai Tinggang dating from c. 1870-c. 1885.