Nice Moro Barong!!!!

hideyoshi · 24th January 2010, 10:08 PM

Is the blade laminated?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:AAQ:US:1123

ThePepperSkull · 24th January 2010, 11:06 PM

More than likely monosteel, probably recycled truck leaf spring, and single beveled like most modern Cebuano-made blades.

I have a pinuti of similar construction. It's not as lovely as older weapon-oriented examples as I expect it, as it looks to me personally like more of an every day working tool. Still, it does its job well.

asomotif · 24th January 2010, 11:48 PM

The handle seems a bit simple and to much rounded at the end.

I can imagine that you will loose grip on this type of handle.

Ps. Is she wearing hair extensions ?

David · 25th January 2010, 12:32 AM

Forgive me if i suggest that you gentlemen might me missing the subtle tongue-in-cheekness of Hideyoshi's post.

Willem, wrong picture!

ThePepperSkull · 25th January 2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asomotif

Ps. Is she wearing hair extensions ?

I'm more interested in what's behind those hair extensions

ariel · 25th January 2010, 02:50 AM

I have seen several similar postings on e-bay. Every time the only thought flashing through my mind was, what the hell were they thinking ? Even worse, there were several pics of kids holding weapons....
The Internet is full of sick personalities and "advertising" one's family members in risky positions sends exactly the "right" message to the "nasties".
Pimping, the best definition... Ugh...

asomotif · 25th January 2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

subtle tongue-in-cheekness

We are discussing the Barong, not the seller.

But indeed a weird way of advertising your merchandise.
That is exact the reason why I posted the "wrong" picture.

mross · 25th January 2010, 04:45 PM

From the description, it seems to be modern made. There are some good working smiths out there, see Cecil Q, "Crossing the Sulu Seas". Looks functional but not tradtional.

Lew · 25th January 2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mross

From the description, it seems to be modern made. There are some good working smiths out there, see Cecil Q, "Crossing the Zulu Seas". Looks functional but not tradtional.

I think you meant Sulu Seas?

Battara · 25th January 2010, 05:46 PM

OR.....could there be Moro in South Africa....HMMM......

A Senefelder · 25th January 2010, 06:09 PM

I wish i'd seen this earlier, I was forging Saturday night 2 miles down the road from the sellers location ( North Rose New York. I was at my buddies place in Rose just down the road ). I would have contacted the seller to see if I could have a look.

mross · 25th January 2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

I think you meant Sulu Seas?

UMM, yes of course.

KuKulzA28 · 25th January 2010, 09:30 PM

That blade has a style reminiscent of Jun Silva, a panday in Cebu. The seller never said it was Moro.
It is infact an "Authentic Philippine Barong"... because it was made by a Cebuano and it is a barong.

You guys might be making tongue-in-cheek remarks about how the barong was advertised on eBay, however, I have owned a Jun Silva pinuti bolo (and other people have also shared their experiences), and Jun Silva's stuff is great quality. Simple, tough, and sharp. The usually signs are shiny spring steel blades, scorched yellowy-orange wood, and rattan wrappings. They almost all have a Jun Silva mark stamped on them.

is a link to a photo of the pinuti I used to own. Here

If you like to use blades, Jun Silva makes great ones. Not really pretty ones for hanging on the wall display or mantle-piece, but you could definitely use it to get the job done so to speak. They aren't easy to get outside of the Philippines... most people that I know of who have them tend to be Filipino Martial Arts practitioners and have Filipino connections or teachers to help get them the blades from Silva.

kronckew · 26th January 2010, 12:57 AM

i've only got 5 of jun's, a talibong, a ginunting, a pinute like the one in the above link, and two garab knives....razor sharp, well made, chisel grind, L6 steel, crude grips and scabbards. users, not wall princesses. amongst my favourites.

harimauhk · 13th August 2010, 03:36 PM

I've met the man in person and most of his immediate family. They are absolutely swamped with orders and they don't make pretty knives, although by Cebu standards, they have excellent fit and finish. Their blades are meant for real use.

I will be in Cebu in 7 hours or so.

24th January 2010, 10:08 PM	#1
hideyoshi Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 58	Nice Moro Barong!!!! Is the blade laminated? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:AAQ:US:1123

24th January 2010, 11:48 PM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	The handle seems a bit simple and to much rounded at the end. I can imagine that you will loose grip on this type of handle. Ps. Is she wearing hair extensions ? Attached Images

25th January 2010, 04:45 PM	#8
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	From the description, it seems to be modern made. There are some good working smiths out there, see Cecil Q, "Crossing the Sulu Seas". Looks functional but not tradtional. Last edited by mross; 25th January 2010 at 11:08 PM.

25th January 2010, 09:30 PM	#13
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	That blade has a style reminiscent of Jun Silva, a panday in Cebu. The seller never said it was Moro. It is infact an "Authentic Philippine Barong"... because it was made by a Cebuano and it is a barong. You guys might be making tongue-in-cheek remarks about how the barong was advertised on eBay, however, I have owned a Jun Silva pinuti bolo (and other people have also shared their experiences), and Jun Silva's stuff is great quality. Simple, tough, and sharp. The usually signs are shiny spring steel blades, scorched yellowy-orange wood, and rattan wrappings. They almost all have a Jun Silva mark stamped on them. is a link to a photo of the pinuti I used to own. Here If you like to use blades, Jun Silva makes great ones. Not really pretty ones for hanging on the wall display or mantle-piece, but you could definitely use it to get the job done so to speak. They aren't easy to get outside of the Philippines... most people that I know of who have them tend to be Filipino Martial Arts practitioners and have Filipino connections or teachers to help get them the blades from Silva. Last edited by KuKulzA28; 25th January 2010 at 09:50 PM.

24th January 2010, 11:06 PM	#2
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	More than likely monosteel, probably recycled truck leaf spring, and single beveled like most modern Cebuano-made blades. I have a pinuti of similar construction. It's not as lovely as older weapon-oriented examples as I expect it, as it looks to me personally like more of an every day working tool. Still, it does its job well.

25th January 2010, 12:32 AM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	Forgive me if i suggest that you gentlemen might me missing the subtle tongue-in-cheekness of Hideyoshi's post. Willem, wrong picture!

25th January 2010, 02:50 AM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I have seen several similar postings on e-bay. Every time the only thought flashing through my mind was, what the hell were they thinking ? Even worse, there were several pics of kids holding weapons.... The Internet is full of sick personalities and "advertising" one's family members in risky positions sends exactly the "right" message to the "nasties". Pimping, the best definition... Ugh...

25th January 2010, 05:46 PM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	OR.....could there be Moro in South Africa....HMMM......

25th January 2010, 06:09 PM	#11
A Senefelder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 214	I wish i'd seen this earlier, I was forging Saturday night 2 miles down the road from the sellers location ( North Rose New York. I was at my buddies place in Rose just down the road ). I would have contacted the seller to see if I could have a look.

26th January 2010, 12:57 AM	#14
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	i've only got 5 of jun's, a talibong, a ginunting, a pinute like the one in the above link, and two garab knives....razor sharp, well made, chisel grind, L6 steel, crude grips and scabbards. users, not wall princesses. amongst my favourites.

13th August 2010, 03:36 PM	#15
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	I've met the man in person and most of his immediate family. They are absolutely swamped with orders and they don't make pretty knives, although by Cebu standards, they have excellent fit and finish. Their blades are meant for real use. I will be in Cebu in 7 hours or so.