Converted Golok?

Henk · 22nd December 2015, 08:37 AM

Indeed mid 20th century javanese golok, I think the previous owner reworked the blade for a personal purpose. The cloth at the base of the hilt looks like plaster. I guess for a better gripp or preventing from slipping away by sweating hands.

These goloks where made for export.

taube · 22nd December 2015, 10:18 AM

Thanks very much!
All the aspects you mentioned, the plaster, the "Dr.", the shape of the
blade may point into a medical or surgical direction.
Maybe a large gutting knife?
Anyway, will keep it as an oddity.

22nd December 2015, 08:37 AM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Indeed mid 20th century javanese golok, I think the previous owner reworked the blade for a personal purpose. The cloth at the base of the hilt looks like plaster. I guess for a better gripp or preventing from slipping away by sweating hands. These goloks where made for export.

22nd December 2015, 10:18 AM	#2
taube Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 45	Thanks very much! All the aspects you mentioned, the plaster, the "Dr.", the shape of the blade may point into a medical or surgical direction. Maybe a large gutting knife? Anyway, will keep it as an oddity.