here is info regarding the "parang" sword also known as combat bolo ( the second set of swords )
Handle and Sheath are made of hardwood
The odd ball parang:
Total Length 23 5/16"
Sheath Length 22 1/8"
Blade Length 16 3/16"
Handle Length 5 7/8"
Spine Width 7/32"
Blade Width 1 5/8"
Wt. 1lb. 4 1/2 oz.
Total Wt. 1lb. 12 1/2oz.
Small parang:
Total Length 25 5/8"
Sheath Length 24 1/4"
Blade Length 17 5/8"
Handle Length 6 7/16"
Spine Width 15/64"
Wt. 1 lb. 7 1/2 oz.
Total Wt. 1lb. 15oz.
Large parang:
Total Length 26 1/4"
Sheath Length 25 5/16"
Blade Length 18 15/16"
Handle Length 6 3/8"
Spine Width 7/32"
Wt. 1 lb. 8 1/2 oz.
Total Wt. 1lb. 15 1/2oz.
these are the sizes from the smallest to the largest and even the oddball one. a total of ten are available for sale. i am only charging $120-$130 for each blade not including shipping.
regarding the other blade( first blade pictured at top ) which is known as "plamingko" , more info will be provided soon. but if you don't care and wish to own one soon... they are going for $50 not including shipping.
all blades are made by the same blacksmith.
Last edited by themorningstar; 8th June 2005 at 04:26 PM.
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