Tausug barung?

[KuKulzA28]

I'm no expert but my gut tells me it's recently made. I don't know if you're looking for antiques or newly mades... The carving on the sheath doesn't look like old stuff, and you're right the handle does have a newer look about it. I've talked to a vendor and he admits that the newly made blades, some are low quality and others quite good, but most aren't quite as good as the antiques.