Golok or something else

[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?

[Sajen]

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

Regards,
Detlef

[Amuk Murugul]

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]

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

[Marcus]

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

[kronckew]

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]

It is silver.

[kronckew]

even better match then, nice one.

you can be happy goloky ;)