Great info! I knew there had to be some other precedents for the handle styling on the parang/golok, its great to look at those similar pieces you guys posted. Collectively, this forum always impresses!
btw, the blade on the parang does fit the scabbard well, I feel sure it was made for it.
Now if only anyone recognizes the first little knife I posted! Let me take some better pictures and get them up on here