The Badek (or Badik) is a dagger / short sword from Java, Indonesia. It is characterized by its single edge blade with straight back and up-curving edge, and the pistol grip shape handle. This one has a 10 1/2 inch blade forged from very good pamor steel. Fine quality grained wood handle. Finely engraved silver mounted Wood scabbard bound with some type fibers of several colors. Total length (in scabbard) 17 1/2 inches. Very good condition. All part original, authentic without replacements or restoration.