Two Interesting Barongs

Spunjer · 6th May 2013, 01:06 PM

wow! beautiful barungs, bro! really love the carvings on the handle!! in regards to your question, both are considered shandigans. the whole concept behind that is shave as much weight off the barung without sacrificing the integrity of the edge, so the only place to do that would be on the main body of the blade.

CharlesS · 6th May 2013, 05:00 PM

Makes perfect sense Spunjer. Interesting how the two shandigans have two very different perspectives on how much could be shaved off the blade!!

Thanks for the input.

David · 6th May 2013, 08:43 PM

Okay, just wow!

kino · 6th May 2013, 09:40 PM

Somewhat the same concept as having a hollow ground blade?
Great pieces.
The scabbards aren't too shabby either, good work. Did you make them?

CharlesS · 6th May 2013, 10:05 PM

I did not make the scabbards, Kino, but I am sure the forumite that did will be pleased to hear that!

Anyone have any idea about the origin of the barong with floral hilt? I am assuming the octagonal shape would be a clue and I think perhaps Tausig, but am not sure....

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6th May 2013, 01:06 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	wow! beautiful barungs, bro! really love the carvings on the handle!! in regards to your question, both are considered shandigans. the whole concept behind that is shave as much weight off the barung without sacrificing the integrity of the edge, so the only place to do that would be on the main body of the blade.

6th May 2013, 05:00 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Makes perfect sense Spunjer. Interesting how the two shandigans have two very different perspectives on how much could be shaved off the blade!! Thanks for the input.

6th May 2013, 08:43 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Okay, just wow!

6th May 2013, 09:40 PM	#4
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	Somewhat the same concept as having a hollow ground blade? Great pieces. The scabbards aren't too shabby either, good work. Did you make them?

6th May 2013, 10:05 PM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I did not make the scabbards, Kino, but I am sure the forumite that did will be pleased to hear that! Anyone have any idea about the origin of the barong with floral hilt? I am assuming the octagonal shape would be a clue and I think perhaps Tausig, but am not sure....