| Rembau-style golok golok rembau | |
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 A pair of Malaysian style golok rembau. | |
| Type | Golok ormachete |
| Place of origin | Indonesia (Bengkulu,Jambi,West Sumatra)[1] |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Minangkabau people,Malay people |
| Specifications | |
| Length | approximately 35–47 cm (14–19 in) |
| Blade type | Recurve with convex edge |
| Hilt type | Water buffalo horn, wood |
| Scabbard/sheath | Wood |
Agolok rembau is a type ofgolok in a shape of thetumbok lada, but in a larger version originating fromSumatra,Indonesia. It is also commonly found inMalaysia.[1]
This golok has an angular hilt and a curved blade.[2] Aricasso or finger coil on the blade after the handle is a common design in most Golok Rembau. The blade has a pointy tip with a slight drop point and is approximately 23 to 40 cm (9.1 to 15.7 in) in length. The edge along the blade has a S shape curvature. While most Golok Rembau use a convex edge, some are made with somewhat hollow or flat ground on the edge near the finger coil for smallwhittling purposes. Thescabbard is usually made of wood, however cheap leather sheath can also be found.
InAsahan Regency,Indonesia, the Golok Rembau is thought to have the magical power to protect its bearer from attack by tigers. Hence sometimes this golok is also referred to asGolok Rimau orGolok Harimau.[3] Because of this belief, men who owned or had been able to borrow the Golok Rembau, exhibited their weapons with complacency and pride.[4]
Indonesian traditional weapons, armors, and premodern gunpowder-based weapons | ||||||||||||||||||||
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