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Emanuel · 13th April 2008, 04:07 AM

I've wanted a barong for some time, so I fished this big one from the bay. 20" blade, 2 3/4" belly.
It's got some damage: cracked hilt with a chipped cockatoo and slightly broken scabbard tip. The ferrule is missing. I figure it's not too bad for $80. I can manage some of the repairs; the ferrule is a tad problematic.
I would like to know more about it. The seller claims it was brought back in WWII. I do not have Cato's book, so all I can do is look at past examples on this forum, and on Federico's site, and gather this is early 20th century Tausug work. I can't really tell if the scabbard tip was originally upswept or not.

Enlightenment would be most appreciated.
Emanuel

13th April 2008, 04:07 AM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Got me a large barong I've wanted a barong for some time, so I fished this big one from the bay. 20" blade, 2 3/4" belly. It's got some damage: cracked hilt with a chipped cockatoo and slightly broken scabbard tip. The ferrule is missing. I figure it's not too bad for $80. I can manage some of the repairs; the ferrule is a tad problematic. I would like to know more about it. The seller claims it was brought back in WWII. I do not have Cato's book, so all I can do is look at past examples on this forum, and on Federico's site, and gather this is early 20th century Tausug work. I can't really tell if the scabbard tip was originally upswept or not. Enlightenment would be most appreciated. Emanuel Attached Images Last edited by Manolo; 13th April 2008 at 06:05 AM.