Barong, Panabas, or something else.

drac2k · 3rd November 2022, 07:40 PM

I just acquired this item and I'm not quite sure where it fits in. Somewhat barong-shaped, but much heavier, with a double beveled 12" blade,3" at its widest, & 3/8" thick at the base of the spine. It has an 8" handle.
The sheath is very crude(much more so than the weapon/tool), and it was probably wrapped with a single binding of rattan and in this manner, it reminds me of the kampilan breakaway scabbard.

3rd November 2022, 07:40 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,175	Barong, Panabas, or something else. I just acquired this item and I'm not quite sure where it fits in. Somewhat barong-shaped, but much heavier, with a double beveled 12" blade,3" at its widest, & 3/8" thick at the base of the spine. It has an 8" handle. The sheath is very crude(much more so than the weapon/tool), and it was probably wrapped with a single binding of rattan and in this manner, it reminds me of the kampilan breakaway scabbard. Attached Images