Bedok-the short chopper from Sunda

DaveA · 4th October 2016, 09:26 AM

Here is a Golok Cepot (Javanese) in my collection. It is only slightly larger than hand-size in length. In Sundanese, this would be referred to as a "Bedog Si Cepot" or "Bedog Petok". The seller originally described this as a bendo, which I believe to be an error.

I apologize for the poor quality of the image. If there is interest I will take some new photos.

Dave A.

Sajen · 4th October 2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

Here is a Golok Cepot (Javanese) in my collection. It is only slightly larger than hand-size in length. In Sundanese, this would be referred to as a "Bedog Si Cepot" or "Bedog Petok". The seller originally described this as a bendo, which I believe to be an error.

I apologize for the poor quality of the image. If there is interest I will take some new photos.

Dave A.

Hello Dave,

thank you for showing your example. I think that "golok" is a Malay term and "bedok" a Sundanese term. Cepot is like said before one of the Panawakans, see #6, and I think this coming from the handle form from the third example I've shown. All in this thread shown examples are of Sunda origin. Maybe Amuk Murugul will see this thread and will comment and will shed some light on this matter.

Regards,
Detlef

DaveA · 4th October 2016, 04:34 PM

Thank you Sajen.
As ever, I am grateful for the guidance of experts!

Best Regards,

Dave A.

Sajen · 4th October 2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

As ever, I am grateful for the guidance of experts!

You are welcome! But I am far away to be an expert!

Best regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 20th October 2016, 12:20 PM

Just see that I've won this 19th century bedok by a german auction house. It's 36 cm (14.2") long overall. Scabbard worked from horn and leather, this is what the auction house stated.

Roland_M · 20th October 2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Just see that I've won this 19th century bedok by a german auction house. It's 36 cm (14.2") long overall. Scabbard worked from horn and leather, this is what the auction house stated.

Hi Buddy,

Nice catch, congratulations!

I hope that I can see it during your next visit my friend.

Roland

Sajen · 20th October 2016, 01:39 PM

Hi Roland,

thank you my friend! For sure you will be able to handle it!

Best regards,
Detlef

4th October 2016, 09:26 AM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	Golok Cepot Here is a Golok Cepot (Javanese) in my collection. It is only slightly larger than hand-size in length. In Sundanese, this would be referred to as a "Bedog Si Cepot" or "Bedog Petok". The seller originally described this as a bendo, which I believe to be an error. I apologize for the poor quality of the image. If there is interest I will take some new photos. Dave A. Attached Images

4th October 2016, 04:34 PM	#3
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 432	Cepot Thank you Sajen. As ever, I am grateful for the guidance of experts! Best Regards, Dave A.

20th October 2016, 12:20 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	Just see that I've won this 19th century bedok by a german auction house. It's 36 cm (14.2") long overall. Scabbard worked from horn and leather, this is what the auction house stated. Attached Images

20th October 2016, 01:39 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	Hi Roland, thank you my friend! For sure you will be able to handle it! Best regards, Detlef