The Badek (or Badik) is a knife / short sword from Java, Indonesia. It is characterized by its single edge blade with straight back, up-curving edge, and the pistol grip shape handle. This one has and fine blade: 6 ½ inches long , very finely forged from pamor steel. Fine quality grain wood handle. Black Wood (Wbony ??) scabbard with big ivory locket and chape. Total length (in scabbard) 12 inches. Very good plus condition. Age crack on the locket.