Golok Rembau

[A C Richards]

This was a piece commissioned by a member here. It is a traditional Malaysian style chopper with an American spin. The blade is 13.5 inches long of 450 layer pool and eye damascus. The fixtures are cable in a can damascus. The handle is Chakte viga. The OAL is 19". It is now off to Kenny Rowe for a nice scabbard. Hope you enjoy.

 

[A C Richards]

Got the pics to work. There they are....

 

[Jos]

The handle is Chakte viga.

What is chakte viga? Never heard of it. Looks good.

Nice knife, beautiful damascus. I like the buttcap!:thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[A C Richards]

Chakte Viga comes from South America and is related to pernumbuco. It is available but it is hard to find the highly figured material. I really like it. It will also continue to get darker until it reaches a red orange color.

 

[wildmike]

Nice work Mr. Richards.

 

[jayinhk]

That's a really nice golok. I have 7 or 8 Indonesian spring steel ones, and Mr Richard's looks like one of my Javanese goloks, although much prettier of course.

 

[HudsonHawk]

Chuck-
The Damascus is impeccable (no surprise tho ), love the cable furniture, perfectly complements the Pool and Eye. That handle glows!!
Definetly a purpose built blade, no mistaking that from the profile, looks pretty nimble for such a sizeable piece.
Superior craftsmanship Buddy, thanks for sharing

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[A C Richards]

Thanks all. It was interesting making this. It was the first time I used a real collar and not a spacer. Turned out pretty nice if I do say so myself.

 

[Thor2]

That is lovely. Great work.