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Ian · 16th July 2023, 03:27 PM

Hi Copycat,

Nice old barung. The blade looks a little more forward weighted than usually found on Sulu blades. Also, the hilt does not look like it is of Sulu origin, although the "crest" area of the pommel is missing which makes it a bit more difficult to identify.

16th July 2023, 03:27 PM	#18
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,333	Hi Copycat, Nice old barung. The blade looks a little more forward weighted than usually found on Sulu blades. Also, the hilt does not look like it is of Sulu origin, although the "crest" area of the pommel is missing which makes it a bit more difficult to identify. Last edited by Ian; 16th July 2023 at 03:49 PM.