Pandat
| Pandat | |
|---|---|
A Pandat, pre-1887. | |
| Type | Chopper, War Sword |
| Place of origin | Borneo: Malaysia (Sarawak) Indonesia (West Kalimantan) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Dayak people (Bidayuh, Kanayatn, Selako) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 55–70 cm (22–28 in) |
| Blade type | single edge, flat grind |
| Hilt type | antler/deer horn, iron |
| Scabbard/sheath | wood |
The Pandat (other names also include Kamping, Parang Pandat, Parang Pandit or Mandau Tangkitn) is the war sword of the Dayak people of northwest Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia and West Kalimantan, Indonesia) and is never used as a tool. On October 18, 2016, this weapon was featured in season 3 episode 9 of the American bladesmithing competition series Forged in Fire.