Golok or something else

Marcus · 21st March 2015, 09:46 PM

The vendor advertised this as a Javanese Golok, late 19th or early 20 century. It seems a bit too refined to be classified as a golok, which I understand are typically more machete like. This reminds me more of a Pedang Lurus, except for the curved blade.
Comments?

Sajen · 21st March 2015, 10:29 PM

Hello Marcus,
would call it golok. Very nice piece.

Regards,
Detlef

Amuk Murugul · 22nd March 2015, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

The vendor advertised this as a Javanese Golok, late 19th or early 20 century. It seems a bit too refined to be classified as a golok, which I understand are typically more machete like. This reminds me more of a Pedang Lurus, except for the curved blade.
Comments?

Hullo everybody!

Marcus,

Popularly referred to as: Golok Bengkoeloe / Bengkulu.

Common in southern Soematera (Sumatra), southern Kalamantan (Borneo) and among the Soenda (Sunda).

Best,

P.S. - Dating is correct: c. late 18thC - early 20thC.
- Similar to the European Hirschfanger/Hartsvanger/Forester's-sword in function. Often used to administer the 'coup de grace', especially by the Soenda when tiger-hunting.

kronckew · 22nd March 2015, 01:11 PM

from the forum's ref section: http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/

Marcus · 22nd March 2015, 01:48 PM

Very similar indeed. I had to look at close ups to be sure it was not the same piece.

kronckew · 22nd March 2015, 11:01 PM

the differences are very slight. mostly i noticed around the scabbard drag. the ref one is silver. i initially thought yours was oxidized brass, but now i'm not sure it's not tarnished silver...

Marcus · 23rd March 2015, 12:15 AM

It is silver.

21st March 2015, 09:46 PM	#1
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Golok or something else The vendor advertised this as a Javanese Golok, late 19th or early 20 century. It seems a bit too refined to be classified as a golok, which I understand are typically more machete like. This reminds me more of a Pedang Lurus, except for the curved blade. Comments? Attached Images

22nd March 2015, 01:11 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	from the forum's ref section: http://www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/ Attached Images

22nd March 2015, 01:48 PM	#5
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	reference item Very similar indeed. I had to look at close ups to be sure it was not the same piece.

23rd March 2015, 12:15 AM	#7
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Drag It is silver.

21st March 2015, 10:29 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,125	Hello Marcus, would call it golok. Very nice piece. Regards, Detlef

22nd March 2015, 11:01 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	the differences are very slight. mostly i noticed around the scabbard drag. the ref one is silver. i initially thought yours was oxidized brass, but now i'm not sure it's not tarnished silver...