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Originally Posted by 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.
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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.