Cirebon hilt

[Henk]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Henk,

I don't would be sure about this since I have seen old parang as well golok with this style of hilts. the hilt seems to have a good patina!

Regards,

Detlef

Hi Detlef,

For this one i'm 500% sure. I do own two of these goloks. One i bought in my younger years when i couldn't afford something else. A brand new golok made for those who travel for pleasure. The other one was a gift. Even the carving near the base of the hilt is the same. But the blades of these goloks aren't bad at all. The golok that was given to me has also patina and signs of use. It was used by the previous owner as a chopper in his garden.

If you have seen an old blade with such a hilt i'm very sure the hilt was a replacement.
These hilts are tourist golok hilts.