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The Badik is a traditional dagger which originates from the coastal tribes of southern Sulawesi such as the Bugis and the Makasarese. Because of the trade relationship with other tribes in the region, it has reached the coasts of Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula and to some extent Borneo, Java and Bali. The blade can be in iron, steel or pamor. The Bugis Badik has a 90 degree pistol grip with round edges, whereas the Makasarese badik has a 45 degree conic pistol grip. The Sumatra and Peninsula Badik is very similar to the Bugis. The Badik is also part of the traditional clothing and is worn by the bride for the wedding ceremony in Sulawesi or Sumatra. It is worn in front of the stomach into the pleats of the sarong.
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