Question about Chinese characters in a Barung blades!

[Maurice]

Hi all,

Is there anybody who has information about chinese characters in barung blades, based on info which is coming from old books?
When searching the forum database I could only find suggestions.
I want to find out more about these blades.

Ofcourse suggestions and discussion are also appreciated.
But post a passage of an old book about it, would be perfect!

Regards,
Maurice

[Lew]

Check these threads out.

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001167.html

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001467.html

http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002470.html

[Maurice]

Hello Lew,

Thank you very much for the effords.
Great threads!

Regards,
Maurice

[Lew]

Maurice

I had one of these barongs years ago and had a friend translate the characters it basically refered to a store or shop but it really made little sense to my friend. So basically they are trade marks from the maker or supplier.

[Maurice]

Thanks Lew,

I heard it several times allready from other collectors who tried, that those characters made little to no sense when translated..:confused:

Maurice

[CharlesS]

Typically the Chinese made blades are of very good quality...at least the 5 or 6 I have seen.