Gari (sword)

Gari
A Gari sword, 1899.
TypeSword
Place of originIndonesia (Nias)
Service history
Used byNias people (Ono Niha)
Specifications
Length58 cm (23 in) approximately

Blade typeSingle edge, hollow grind
Hilt typeWood, horn
Scabbard/sheathWood

Gari is a sword that originates from Nias, an island off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a term used for a type of sword found only in North Nias.