Golok

[Bill M]

Just received. (Thanks Ron) 24" overall.

Curious about the markings on the blade. Any ideas?

[ingelred]

Beautiful sword!

It was made in Tjikeroeh, Java.
The number on the blade is most likely a date of manufacture, meaning this sword was made in 1892.
Some informations can be found here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=728&highlight=Tjikeroeh

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=948&highlight=Tjikeroeh

I think, Your sword was already discussed here, at least a twin of Yours:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1212&highlight=Tjikeroeh

Greetings, Helge

[Bill M]

Beautiful sword!

It was made in Tjikeroeh, Java.
The number on the blade is most likely a date of manufacture, meaning this sword was made in 1892.
Some informations can be found here:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=728&highlight=Tjikeroeh

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=948&highlight=Tjikeroeh

I think, Your sword was already discussed here, at least a twin of Yours:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1212&highlight=Tjikeroeh

Greetings, Helge

Thank you for the links. The sword posted is the one I have. Did not know it had been posted before.

I also appreciate the other links. I had seen this style before but could not place it. Good to know it is from Tijeroeh.

[Flavio]

Beautiful. Here is mine from most famous Willem t'Hart Collection :D

[paolo]

Hello all,
my one wasn't made at Tjikeroeh, but looks very similar to Yours. I can't read the third number of the blade. Might You help me?
Paolo

[ariel]

They all look very much alike the one in AvZ's book. Beautiful work!