Being a former Silat practitioner, I love Parangs and things of the like but I have rarely seen an old example in person due to both my priority in collecting Moro pieces and my slowing down of collecting as of recent. Of modern-made pieces, however, I do find Javanese blades to handle particularly well. I have owned several Goloks and they are heavy but move beautifully when in hand.
One thing you don't get with the pictures is a feel for how they handle. I love the very old pieces because they're always balanced so beautifully.
How would you say this one feels in-hand, Charles?
EDIT: I forgot to add: This piece is beautiful!
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