please id this indonesian sword

weapons 27 · 19th October 2013, 02:31 PM

can identify you this Indonesian sword

It measures 59cm long blade 44.5 cm
There is no scabbard
thank

Amuk Murugul · 20th October 2013, 12:03 AM

Hullo everybody!

The design philosophy is Soenda, but it is/was eventually available/made throughout the archipelago.
The example I have posted is that of a Golok Pandjang Djoeragan. The fittings indicate that this one wasn't an 'everyman's' implement.
As to whether yours is a golok or a pedang, it depends on the blade. If the blade is designed primarily for hacking, then it's a golok. If it's primarily designed for slicing, then it's a pedang. Remember that a golok was also used as a 'back-up sword' by the Prboe (warrior) caste in Soenda society.
Given the length of your specimen; if it's a golok, then it's a golok pandjang.
The handle is now referred to by the Soenda as 'tjeker kidang' (deer hoof). Other people may refer to it as tapak koeda, makara, etc.

Best,

19th October 2013, 02:31 PM	#1
weapons 27 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 462	please id this indonesian sword can identify you this Indonesian sword It measures 59cm long blade 44.5 cm There is no scabbard thank Attached Images

20th October 2013, 12:03 AM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 460	Golok Djoeragan Hullo everybody! The design philosophy is Soenda, but it is/was eventually available/made throughout the archipelago. The example I have posted is that of a Golok Pandjang Djoeragan. The fittings indicate that this one wasn't an 'everyman's' implement. As to whether yours is a golok or a pedang, it depends on the blade. If the blade is designed primarily for hacking, then it's a golok. If it's primarily designed for slicing, then it's a pedang. Remember that a golok was also used as a 'back-up sword' by the Prboe (warrior) caste in Soenda society. Given the length of your specimen; if it's a golok, then it's a golok pandjang. The handle is now referred to by the Soenda as 'tjeker kidang' (deer hoof). Other people may refer to it as tapak koeda, makara, etc. Best, Attached Images