Barong Puhans (hilts)

zamboanga · 14th July 2005, 05:48 AM

Hi,

I have three pieces of barong hilts.

Wood is not Banati but of Philippine fruit trees santol and langka - both are the local choice replacements for scarce banati wood.

Hilts are varnished and are without ferrules. Lenght is average 6.5 inches. Front end where the tang enters is about 1 inch in diameter.

Price is $5 per puhan but I am selling these as a set, hence $15 for the three puhans. Shipping is $15 (combined weight is over half a kilo) from Zamboanga, Philippines via EMS (5 to 7 working days).

Payment accepted is via www.xoom.com. xoom fee is $3.75 charged to the buyer.

Payment link: https://www.xoom.com/pay/3191546

Ian · 17th July 2005, 05:20 AM

Z:

Are these made locally by Yakan craftsmen? Just trying to place the style. The small space for a ferrule suggests Yakan to me.

Ian.

zamboanga · 18th July 2005, 04:03 AM

Ian,

Yes, these are yakan-made.

14th July 2005, 05:48 AM	#1
zamboanga Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: zamboanga city, philippines Posts: 132	Barong Puhans (hilts) Hi, I have three pieces of barong hilts. Wood is not Banati but of Philippine fruit trees santol and langka - both are the local choice replacements for scarce banati wood. Hilts are varnished and are without ferrules. Lenght is average 6.5 inches. Front end where the tang enters is about 1 inch in diameter. Price is $5 per puhan but I am selling these as a set, hence $15 for the three puhans. Shipping is $15 (combined weight is over half a kilo) from Zamboanga, Philippines via EMS (5 to 7 working days). Payment accepted is via www.xoom.com. xoom fee is $3.75 charged to the buyer. Payment link: https://www.xoom.com/pay/3191546 Attached Images

17th July 2005, 05:20 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,062	Z: Are these made locally by Yakan craftsmen? Just trying to place the style. The small space for a ferrule suggests Yakan to me. Ian.

18th July 2005, 04:03 AM	#3
zamboanga Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: zamboanga city, philippines Posts: 132	Ian, Yes, these are yakan-made.