Long Barung

[RobT]

Battara,
Could you tell me what "sipput" means and if my long barong fits in that category? The blade is 22 1/16" with a false back edge of 15 1/8". The blade is not very robust, being only 2 3/8" at its deepest point with a 3/16" spine at the hilt. The blade is also very springy so I assume it's made of spring steel like a machete. It appears that the sheath had mop inlays. It is currently being held together with paper wrapping and twist ties because three of the four wood pins that held the two halves together are missing. There is an an inletted design filled with what appears to be tar (gal gal?) at the top of the scabbard. There is also a series of round holes at the top and chape that appear to be filled with the same material. The hilt is rather sad. It looks like it was made from an old wooden walking stick handle that was jammed into a ferrule made of some sort of brass machine part. Does anyone know where I can get a modern reproduction barong hilt for a modest cost?
Sincerely,
RobT