By the way, the size of that barung looks like about the same size as the contemporary pira below.
I bought the pira from a local FMA blade instructor, who in turn got it from a Phil. military colonel who served in Basilan. Not sure though if the pira was a capture piece.
The pira's overall lt. is 410 mm (16"), and the blade length is 270 mm (10.5") (blade thickness at hilt is 6 mm or 1/4"). The blade's temper line is visible upon close inspection of the pira.
My point is that this small size (whether it's a barong or a pira, etc.) appears to be a good size for secondary and back-up purposes.
Last edited by migueldiaz; 8th July 2009 at 05:41 AM.
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