Lombok long-knife or short pedang?

Athanase · 16th July 2017, 07:54 PM

Hello

I had seen for a long time on the internet or at the antique shops this style of lombok handle but never fixed on their blade. I'm glad I finally managed to find a complete set.
The sheath is made of wood covered with brass repoussé.
The buffalo horn handle with silver-colored metal base (or low grade silver?)
The blade doesn't have a pamor, it is 32cm long, 4mm thick at the base and 3,4cm wide.
I think it dates from the first half of the 20th century but I have no proof. Just a feeling due to the patina.

But it is his short pedang or long knife?

At the same vendor there was a 15cm longer model but with a more round and simple handle. Unfortunately I did not have enough money for both ...

What is the name of this weapon?

Thank you for your help.

A. G. Maisey · 17th July 2017, 12:26 AM

Djelenga gives it as :-

BERANG/GOLOK

"Berang" is a regional variation of "Parang".

It is not a "PEDANG", a pedang is a sword, a parang is a general purpose tool, think "machete".

Athanase · 17th July 2017, 10:42 AM

Ok, thank you.

Sajen · 17th July 2017, 05:01 PM

Like Alan write it's a Berang (parang) or Golok from Lombok, a very nice piece, love the handle carving. The description from Djelenga in his book "Keris di Lombok" on page 338 say that blades come also without pamor. Here a link to my example, different and simple but the blade as well without pamor: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=Lombok

Very nice piece, I really like it!

Regards,
Detlef

16th July 2017, 07:54 PM	#1
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	Lombok long-knife or short pedang? Hello I had seen for a long time on the internet or at the antique shops this style of lombok handle but never fixed on their blade. I'm glad I finally managed to find a complete set. The sheath is made of wood covered with brass repoussé. The buffalo horn handle with silver-colored metal base (or low grade silver?) The blade doesn't have a pamor, it is 32cm long, 4mm thick at the base and 3,4cm wide. I think it dates from the first half of the 20th century but I have no proof. Just a feeling due to the patina. But it is his short pedang or long knife? At the same vendor there was a 15cm longer model but with a more round and simple handle. Unfortunately I did not have enough money for both ... What is the name of this weapon? Thank you for your help. Attached Images

17th July 2017, 12:26 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,897	Djelenga gives it as :- BERANG/GOLOK "Berang" is a regional variation of "Parang". It is not a "PEDANG", a pedang is a sword, a parang is a general purpose tool, think "machete".

17th July 2017, 10:42 AM	#3
Athanase Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 408	Ok, thank you.

17th July 2017, 05:01 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,788	Like Alan write it's a Berang (parang) or Golok from Lombok, a very nice piece, love the handle carving. The description from Djelenga in his book "Keris di Lombok" on page 338 say that blades come also without pamor. Here a link to my example, different and simple but the blade as well without pamor: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=Lombok Very nice piece, I really like it! Regards, Detlef