Golok for comments

russel · 4th July 2015, 06:37 AM

I am rather pleased with this golok which I won recently on eBay. I don't have it hand as yet, so following are a selection of the seller's images. I am keen to know what members think of it, particularly thoughts on its age and place of origin. The blade is 13" and 1/4 inch thick, OAL 18" (sellers measurements).

Russel

Henk · 5th July 2015, 10:32 AM

Very nice golok. Not sure if it has a pamor blade but it could be a pamor blade. It certainly has age and the origin is Java. I think based on the hilt east Java. I have a recent one brought back by my pencak teacher who travels home for holidays and bring back the supplies for practise

Sajen · 5th July 2015, 12:17 PM

Hello Russel,

nice golok, sadly are the scabbard bands missing. It's from Java like Henk said but I can't say from where exactly but I think that Amuk Murugul will be able to tell you more, maybe he can chime in and can give his opinion on this one.

Regards,
Detlef

russel · 5th July 2015, 02:27 PM

Thankyou both for your replies.

Detlef, would the scabbard bands originally have been metal (brass/silver) or rattan?

Sajen · 5th July 2015, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russel

Detlef, would the scabbard bands originally have been metal (brass/silver) or rattan?

I think that it has had once brass bands. The patina shadows on the scabbard seems to confirm my guess.

russel · 29th June 2016, 02:44 AM

Here are a couple of photos after Robert has performed yet another sterling restoration: closing a crack in the hilt and adding replacement scabbard bands.

Russel

mariusgmioc · 29th June 2016, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russel

Here are a couple of photos after Robert has performed yet another sterling restoration: closing a crack in the hilt and adding replacement scabbard bands.

Russel

Wow! Excellent job!

Henk · 29th June 2016, 01:12 PM

Magnificent. Well done.

Sajen · 29th June 2016, 05:31 PM

Stunning different! But the real skill is to close a crack in horn!

Beautiful looking golok you have now Russel after Robert has had his magic hands on it, congrats!

Cheers,
Detlef

Marcokeris · 29th June 2016, 05:57 PM

nice

mross · 29th June 2016, 06:55 PM

Was any work done on the blade? If so would like to see it.

kino · 30th June 2016, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Stunning different! But the real skill is to close a crack in horn! :

I agree.
Excellent job overall.

Robert · 4th July 2016, 01:42 AM

I would like to thank all of those who have made such kind remarks about the work done on this piece. I try to do the best I can in making these repairs and to the best of my knowledge use the same materials that would have been originally used.

Best,
Robert

4th July 2015, 06:37 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Golok for comments I am rather pleased with this golok which I won recently on eBay. I don't have it hand as yet, so following are a selection of the seller's images. I am keen to know what members think of it, particularly thoughts on its age and place of origin. The blade is 13" and 1/4 inch thick, OAL 18" (sellers measurements). Russel Attached Images

29th June 2016, 02:44 AM	#6
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Restored Here are a couple of photos after Robert has performed yet another sterling restoration: closing a crack in the hilt and adding replacement scabbard bands. Russel Attached Images

5th July 2015, 10:32 AM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Very nice golok. Not sure if it has a pamor blade but it could be a pamor blade. It certainly has age and the origin is Java. I think based on the hilt east Java. I have a recent one brought back by my pencak teacher who travels home for holidays and bring back the supplies for practise

5th July 2015, 12:17 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,144	Hello Russel, nice golok, sadly are the scabbard bands missing. It's from Java like Henk said but I can't say from where exactly but I think that Amuk Murugul will be able to tell you more, maybe he can chime in and can give his opinion on this one. Regards, Detlef

5th July 2015, 02:27 PM	#4
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Thankyou both for your replies. Detlef, would the scabbard bands originally have been metal (brass/silver) or rattan?

29th June 2016, 01:12 PM	#8
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Magnificent. Well done.

29th June 2016, 05:31 PM	#9
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,144	Stunning different! But the real skill is to close a crack in horn! Beautiful looking golok you have now Russel after Robert has had his magic hands on it, congrats! Cheers, Detlef

29th June 2016, 05:57 PM	#10
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	nice

29th June 2016, 06:55 PM	#11
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Was any work done on the blade? If so would like to see it.

4th July 2016, 01:42 AM	#13
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I would like to thank all of those who have made such kind remarks about the work done on this piece. I try to do the best I can in making these repairs and to the best of my knowledge use the same materials that would have been originally used. Best, Robert