Two small Coteng - keris selit or are they older?

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Originally Posted by PenangsangII

the term ''keris selit'' is relatively new as traditionally, the smaller keris tucked in the waist band is called ''keris pandak'' in reference to short keris. Keris pandak normally holds a higher status as most probably its the type of pusaka / heirloom, whilst the longer keris could be the fighting /battle keris, which normally hand held.

WRT question on how these ppl battled out the Siamese, normally the Pattani fighters those days were also armed with klewang or parang. Though they are shorter, i did not doubt they can stand against the longer dha or a katana for that matter. These ppl have developed fighting style to suit their need, and the weapon culture was also developed for the continuous warfare with the Siamese.

Thank you for this informations!

Regards,

Detlef