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Originally Posted by Battara

I agree with you in that it is a newer 20 century piece. I might also say Samal, but the scabbard looks unfinished. I also agree that the pommel was made to be small like this and is complete for the most part. It is definitely a fighter.

A fighter eh? That's what I think too, feels like it...

is there anything very distinct about Samal sheaths that make it clearer if it was Samal or not?

Also, on the topic of Samal... is the right way to describe a Samal person or thing: Samalese? Samali? Samalano?
Or is it just Samal? I mean I've seen Bugis as simply Bugis or sometimes Buginese...
but other ethnicities are called Samarano or Cebuano etc.

Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

Nice find, Vin! You know I love me some recently-made blades and this one looks great to me. That hilt in particular is wonderful. Samal and Yakan barung always have the most interesting hilts/pommels. Where'dja get it? fleabay?

How thick is the blade at the base?

I really should post mine as well (Got an old kris for a great price. heavy heavy pitting, but gorgeous piece. I have to say not as nice as this barung though.)

Yea, what attracted me most at first was the hilt... and yeah the 'bay...

It's just shy of 1/4" thick at the base, so about 0.6 cm.
Feels real nice in hand, makes me wanna cleave something.

I look forward to seeing the kris, post it up when you have the time!