Barung or keping-type sword, re-handled?
New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Can I call this a barung or keping? Blade is pretty thin, slightly tapered. I suspect it’s an older blade that’s been re-handled. If so, can anyone identify the sword the hilt would have originally belonged to? I noticed the blade has a “x” mark similar to my Luzon Hundang. I was able to wiggle the hilt off with little effort. Overall feels like a well-used piece. I feel it might be from Palawan? Thanks!
Dimensions: 52 cm overall length, 41 cm by 6 cm blade.
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