Dohong
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| Dohong | |
|---|---|
 A dohong dagger of Ngaju people. | |
| Type | Dagger, short sword |
| Place of origin | Borneo (Indonesia, Malaysia) |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Dayak people (Ngaju people) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approximately 45 cm (18 in) |
| Blade type | Single edge |
| Hilt type | Wood, horse or goat hair |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
A dohong (also duhong or duhung) is a dagger or short war sword from Borneo. The name is used figuratively to imply bravery. In other parts of Borneo, it is referred to as a mandau.[1] The dohong is thought to be an ancient Dayak sword, used long before the mandau was introduced.[2] It is believed to be the oldest weapon of the Dayak people.[3] According to folklore, the first people who owned the Dohong were the forefathers of the Dayaks, namely Raja Sangen, Raja Sangiang, and Raja Bunu.[4]
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