Henk:
This is an example of the golok form of bendo, similar to the one shown in van Zonneveld.
The blade is very heavy and thick, with spine thickness 3/8 inch at the hilt and tapering to 3/16 inch about a 1/4-inch before the tip. The blade length is 9 1/4 inches and maximum width is 2 1/4 inches. The hilt is nicely carved.
The scabbard has been repaired and resembles the style shown in van Zonneveld.
This one is probably from Java.
Ian.
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