Golok for comments

[russel]

I am rather pleased with this golok which I won recently on eBay. I don't have it hand as yet, so following are a selection of the seller's images. I am keen to know what members think of it, particularly thoughts on its age and place of origin. The blade is 13" and 1/4 inch thick, OAL 18" (sellers measurements).

Russel

[Henk]

Very nice golok. Not sure if it has a pamor blade but it could be a pamor blade. It certainly has age and the origin is Java. I think based on the hilt east Java. I have a recent one brought back by my pencak teacher who travels home for holidays and bring back the supplies for practise :cool:

[Sajen]

Hello Russel,

nice golok, sadly are the scabbard bands missing. It's from Java like Henk said but I can't say from where exactly but I think that Amuk Murugul will be able to tell you more, maybe he can chime in and can give his opinion on this one.

Regards,
Detlef

[russel]

Thankyou both for your replies.

Detlef, would the scabbard bands originally have been metal (brass/silver) or rattan?

[Sajen]

Detlef, would the scabbard bands originally have been metal (brass/silver) or rattan?

I think that it has had once brass bands. The patina shadows on the scabbard seems to confirm my guess.

[russel]

Here are a couple of photos after Robert has performed yet another sterling restoration: closing a crack in the hilt and adding replacement scabbard bands.

Russel

[mariusgmioc]

Here are a couple of photos after Robert has performed yet another sterling restoration: closing a crack in the hilt and adding replacement scabbard bands.

Russel

Wow! Excellent job!
:)

[Henk]

Magnificent. Well done.

[Sajen]

Stunning different! But the real skill is to close a crack in horn! :eek:

Beautiful looking golok you have now Russel after Robert has had his magic hands on it, congrats!

Cheers,
Detlef

[Marcokeris]

nice :)

[mross]

Was any work done on the blade? If so would like to see it.

[kino]

Stunning different! But the real skill is to close a crack in horn! :


I agree.
Excellent job overall.

[Robert]

I would like to thank all of those who have made such kind remarks about the work done on this piece. I try to do the best I can in making these repairs and to the best of my knowledge use the same materials that would have been originally used.

Best,
Robert