Barong

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Miguel

Hello everyone, I would be most grateful if our more knowledgeable members of this type of weapon could tell me if it is authentic or a tourist item and if the former its origin ?
O/L is 16.5 ins out of scabbard with a 11.75 ins blade x 1.875 ins at its widest part.
Thank you.
Miguel

Hello Miguel,

I am by no means very knowledgeable but from the photos appears the blade is laminated, which I believe is a good sign.

Indicating the thickness of the blade and whether it is sharp or not, might also help in forming a more educated oppinion.


However, on the downside it appears to be of very recent production and with a very atypical clipped point configuration I have never seen on a Barong before.

I am curious myself to see what others have to say about it but I am rather suspicious about it.