Hullo everybody!
Just some info about Golok Tjiomas:
Back in the day, the most famous/notorious “fighting” golok among the Soenda was Golok Tjiomas.
It was known for its keenness and strength.
Much favoured by Banten djawara (champions) was the short Salam Noenggal version.(In contrast to their rivals from Garoet, who favoured the long golok of Tjibatoe, Garoet.)
One of the characteristics of Golok Tjiomas was that it had “pin-stripes” along the blade, known as “soelangkar”.
Thus Golok Tjiomas was synonymous with Golok Soelangkar.
The Salam Noenggal version was so named because of its popularity among djawara. “Salam Noenggal” means “single greeting”. As it was usually only drawn in earnest, the blade was coated in toxins; one scratch and one can “kiss mother-earth goodbye”.
There were four basic types: tjandoeng, kembang katjang, salam noenggal and mamantjoengan.(see photos)
Best,