Barong arrived today. Blade is 15.75 in.long, 2.25 in. wide at the belly. 5mm thick at the grip. Blade held in grip by a reddish tranparent resin or laquer. Ground in fuller both side, decorations same both sides. Blade was very dirty with what looked like reddish tree sap, not rust. washed off readily. Blade is a razor. One small nick in edge.
Weight 451 grams sans scabbard.
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