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10th February 2014, 01:27 PM
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Hello Detlef
Thank you for your answer to know the lengths of the various knife, I must first return to the museum. 'll but certainly do, because I want an answer. greeting Chregu |
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10th February 2014, 07:01 PM
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My Sumbawa sword/golok was shown in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=sumbawa
It is 59 cm long inside the scabbard, my longest sewar is 36 cm long. Just for your information. Regards, Detlef |
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11th February 2014, 08:32 AM
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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. Last edited by chregu; 11th February 2014 at 08:53 AM. |
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11th February 2014, 07:51 PM
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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!
 Regards, Detlef |
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