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imas560 · 25th March 2012, 09:31 AM

Hello all,
couldn't help myself, saw this on online and was drawn to it. Knew it was quite big from dimensions provided. Description read "Full length-830mm weight-1.3kg
Good condition.". But when in carpark doing the handover was stunned when sword pulled out of back of car, to be truthful kinda swooned. Anyways if anyone could help identify what it is, where it's from and age would be grateful. Apologies for pictures, couldn't take till got home from work, kiddies fed and other husbandly/daddy duties before some me time.
thanks

Sajen · 25th March 2012, 11:24 AM

Hello Imas,

sorry, it is a recently worked golok from Java, Indonesia for those who travel! Have a look to ebay, after some time you will find some similar.

Regards,

Detlef

KuKulzA28 · 25th March 2012, 01:31 PM

He's right, it looks to me like some Indonesian blade, but one thing I've noticed about these is, they do have quite nice carvings sometimes. Some will only collect antiques, but there's some to be said about the wood carving skills and style of modern blades.

They like making dragon, naga, garuda, cobra, tiger and other hilts now to show off their carving skill

A.alnakkas · 25th March 2012, 01:33 PM

Saw one here, yes the wood work is really good. The blade was also deadly sharp..

Sajen · 25th March 2012, 01:49 PM

The most I have seen in the last time similar like this one have had crudely carvings and not comparable with old carvings. The blades are ok. The ones which are used by Indonesians for agricultural purposes are most of the time without carvings. Goloks like this are only worked for tourists, sorry.

Regards,

Detlef

Henk · 25th March 2012, 03:12 PM

As said by other members, tourist stuff from Java, Indonesia.

But if you like it it is ok. You can do some awfull damage with such a golok.

VANDOO · 25th March 2012, 06:05 PM

I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE IN BALI, THE CARVING WAS VERY NICE THE BLADE SERVICIBALE AND BEST OF ALL THE PRICE WAS RIGHT. YES IT IS MADE FOR TOURISTS AND THERE ARE QUITE A LOT OF THEM AROUND BUT SOME THINGS MADE FOR TOURISTS ARE STILL COOL ENOUGH TO OWN ONE.

THE MAIN MEMORY OF MY SWORD IS THAT THE LOCK ON MY HARD SIDED SUITCASE MALFUNCTIONED IN BALI AND JAMMED SHUT. I USED MY SWORD TO OPEN MY SUITCASE AND REMOVE THE LOCK, WITH THE ADDITION OF A BIT OF DUCT TAPE I WAS READY TO GO AGAIN.

I WOULD NEVER HAVE USED A GOOD OLD ANTIQUE FOR SUCH A JOB BUT HAD NO QUAMS ABOUT USING THIS SWORD AS IT COULD BE REPLACED. THE SWORD WAS NOT HARMED SO WOULD HOLD UP AS A WEAPON IF CALLED UPON.

imas560 · 25th March 2012, 07:48 PM

Thanks everyone. When I looked at it online I thought it looked SEAsian. But when I held it I began to wonder because the handle was huge (and my hands aren't small). Still it is interesting and the kiddies and I like it.

Dom · 26th March 2012, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imas560

I like it.

that's the essential thing

and later your grandchildren, when they will be adult,
they will find it ... antique

anyway, bravo, to have find the way, to make you a ... pleasure
no more comments from my part, that; it has a good looks
this type of dagger it's absolutely out of my areas of competence

à +

Dom

25th March 2012, 09:31 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Latest Purchase Hello all, couldn't help myself, saw this on online and was drawn to it. Knew it was quite big from dimensions provided. Description read "Full length-830mm weight-1.3kg Good condition.". But when in carpark doing the handover was stunned when sword pulled out of back of car, to be truthful kinda swooned. Anyways if anyone could help identify what it is, where it's from and age would be grateful. Apologies for pictures, couldn't take till got home from work, kiddies fed and other husbandly/daddy duties before some me time. thanks Attached Images

25th March 2012, 11:24 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,575	Hello Imas, sorry, it is a recently worked golok from Java, Indonesia for those who travel! Have a look to ebay, after some time you will find some similar. Regards, Detlef

25th March 2012, 01:31 PM	#3
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	He's right, it looks to me like some Indonesian blade, but one thing I've noticed about these is, they do have quite nice carvings sometimes. Some will only collect antiques, but there's some to be said about the wood carving skills and style of modern blades. They like making dragon, naga, garuda, cobra, tiger and other hilts now to show off their carving skill

25th March 2012, 01:33 PM	#4
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,339	Saw one here, yes the wood work is really good. The blade was also deadly sharp..

25th March 2012, 01:49 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,575	The most I have seen in the last time similar like this one have had crudely carvings and not comparable with old carvings. The blades are ok. The ones which are used by Indonesians for agricultural purposes are most of the time without carvings. Goloks like this are only worked for tourists, sorry. Regards, Detlef

25th March 2012, 03:12 PM	#6
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	As said by other members, tourist stuff from Java, Indonesia. But if you like it it is ok. You can do some awfull damage with such a golok.

25th March 2012, 06:05 PM	#7
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I BOUGHT ONE OF THESE IN BALI, THE CARVING WAS VERY NICE THE BLADE SERVICIBALE AND BEST OF ALL THE PRICE WAS RIGHT. YES IT IS MADE FOR TOURISTS AND THERE ARE QUITE A LOT OF THEM AROUND BUT SOME THINGS MADE FOR TOURISTS ARE STILL COOL ENOUGH TO OWN ONE. THE MAIN MEMORY OF MY SWORD IS THAT THE LOCK ON MY HARD SIDED SUITCASE MALFUNCTIONED IN BALI AND JAMMED SHUT. I USED MY SWORD TO OPEN MY SUITCASE AND REMOVE THE LOCK, WITH THE ADDITION OF A BIT OF DUCT TAPE I WAS READY TO GO AGAIN. I WOULD NEVER HAVE USED A GOOD OLD ANTIQUE FOR SUCH A JOB BUT HAD NO QUAMS ABOUT USING THIS SWORD AS IT COULD BE REPLACED. THE SWORD WAS NOT HARMED SO WOULD HOLD UP AS A WEAPON IF CALLED UPON.

25th March 2012, 07:48 PM	#8
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Thanks everyone. When I looked at it online I thought it looked SEAsian. But when I held it I began to wonder because the handle was huge (and my hands aren't small). Still it is interesting and the kiddies and I like it.