Malayan knife, info please?

VVV · 2nd September 2007, 08:21 PM

Looks like a West Javanese Golok.

Michael

tunggulametung · 2nd September 2007, 09:00 PM

Yes, its all says West Javanese, a modern style one (I guess late 20 c. to early 21 c.). Blade is monosteel, no pamor (damascene design). Pommel and scabbard's cross piece made of buffalo horn, which is the preffered material of the area. Foil usually were made of loyang, I think it is composed of mostly of brass mixture, then washed with silver.

Tim Simmons · 2nd September 2007, 09:24 PM

Thanks. I knew it was not old. Having it in my hand I think it is at least a few decades before the 21 century it does have some ware and tare.

Lew · 2nd September 2007, 09:51 PM

Tim

You still did well at the swap nothing to get upset about

. Well I always heard that if you send someone a gift it will make one feel better

Lew

2nd September 2007, 09:00 PM	#2
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	Agree With Michael, West Javanese Golok Yes, its all says West Javanese, a modern style one (I guess late 20 c. to early 21 c.). Blade is monosteel, no pamor (damascene design). Pommel and scabbard's cross piece made of buffalo horn, which is the preffered material of the area. Foil usually were made of loyang, I think it is composed of mostly of brass mixture, then washed with silver.

2nd September 2007, 08:21 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Looks like a West Javanese Golok. Michael

2nd September 2007, 09:24 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Thanks. I knew it was not old. Having it in my hand I think it is at least a few decades before the 21 century it does have some ware and tare.

2nd September 2007, 09:51 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Tim You still did well at the swap nothing to get upset about . Well I always heard that if you send someone a gift it will make one feel better Lew