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Old 11th February 2014, 08:32 AM   #1
chregu
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Hello

Thank thor and Sajen, for your help!
The Golok has a length of 39cm, sword? poor sword!

both Sewar 35cm.
More pictures from the Golok from Sumbawa Island
Ivory handle the eyes are green stones.
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Old 11th February 2014, 07:51 PM   #2
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It is very nice! I wouldn't call it sword, maybe golok is more fittingly. The blade form is really (like Thor write) more similar like by Sumba blades. When I find the time I will show you a similar blade form from Sumba. Handle material is indeed hippo tusk. Very nice knife!

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