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				In earlier days, execution by the kris was, in Indonesia, to some degree considered a 'good dead'; it was much more dignified than simply having one's head cut off...
			
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 Dear Ganjawulung,
If I had to choose I would prefer that method too... 
 
So, correct me if I'm wrong, bangkinang was used for that purpose but not specialy made for it, as I was told..?