a barong I bought awhile ago

KuKulzA28 · 15th November 2008, 05:15 AM

I don't know if this is legit

we'll see...
Blade Length === 17 1/4 "
Handle Length == 5 1/2 "
Overall ======== 22 3/4 "

I bought this on eBay from artotec. The ferrule is somewhat loose. There's cracks an 2 holes in the pommel. The blade has a lot of light darkish marks (patina?) and a lot of semi-circular marks as if an abrasion was applied, like steel wool... it fits almost perfectly in my hand, and has a very weight-forward feel. The blade isn't very sharp but it can cut, just not shave. No sheath. The blade seems very secure, but I won't be abusing it to find out. I'm interested in finding out if it's an antique or just vintage. If it's touristy or fully functional, etc. Perhaps also where it's from or its maker... my guess is that it's not the most valuable barong out there, and probably not high quality, likely to have been made within the last few decades... but I'm not an expert at all, so don't take my word for it!

click to see larger image...

Thanks for looking!

15th November 2008, 05:15 AM	#1
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	a barong I bought awhile ago I don't know if this is legit we'll see... Blade Length === 17 1/4 " Handle Length == 5 1/2 " Overall ======== 22 3/4 " I bought this on eBay from artotec. The ferrule is somewhat loose. There's cracks an 2 holes in the pommel. The blade has a lot of light darkish marks (patina?) and a lot of semi-circular marks as if an abrasion was applied, like steel wool... it fits almost perfectly in my hand, and has a very weight-forward feel. The blade isn't very sharp but it can cut, just not shave. No sheath. The blade seems very secure, but I won't be abusing it to find out. I'm interested in finding out if it's an antique or just vintage. If it's touristy or fully functional, etc. Perhaps also where it's from or its maker... my guess is that it's not the most valuable barong out there, and probably not high quality, likely to have been made within the last few decades... but I'm not an expert at all, so don't take my word for it! click to see larger image... Thanks for looking! Last edited by KuKulzA28; 15th November 2008 at 05:27 AM.