Long Barung

themorningstar · 5th July 2005, 05:40 AM

its not a "barung" but its related.... and that's all i will comment..

Battara · 6th July 2005, 11:15 PM

As far as what "sipput" means.....I don't know nor do I know the etomology of that word (at present). However Ibeam told me he got the term from Cecil Qirino at Kris Cutlery. I do know that the barong sipput I sold Ibeam also had a springy blade, as thin, narrow, and long. I personally favor the earlier versions of the barong, which tend to be shorter, wider, and more likely to be laminated steel.

RobT, if your example is a barong sipput, it would fit the description above and my personal observation is that they are a later evolution of the barong, going well into the 20th century.

5th July 2005, 05:40 AM	#1
themorningstar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 55	its not a "barung" but its related.... and that's all i will comment..

6th July 2005, 11:15 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	As far as what "sipput" means.....I don't know nor do I know the etomology of that word (at present). However Ibeam told me he got the term from Cecil Qirino at Kris Cutlery. I do know that the barong sipput I sold Ibeam also had a springy blade, as thin, narrow, and long. I personally favor the earlier versions of the barong, which tend to be shorter, wider, and more likely to be laminated steel. RobT, if your example is a barong sipput, it would fit the description above and my personal observation is that they are a later evolution of the barong, going well into the 20th century.