Barung or keping-type sword, re-handled?

wildwolberine · 7th June 2023, 12:08 AM

New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Can I call this a barung or keping? Blade is pretty thin, slightly tapered. I suspect it’s an older blade that’s been re-handled. If so, can anyone identify the sword the hilt would have originally belonged to? I noticed the blade has a “x” mark similar to my Luzon Hundang. I was able to wiggle the hilt off with little effort. Overall feels like a well-used piece. I feel it might be from Palawan? Thanks!

Dimensions: 52 cm overall length, 41 cm by 6 cm blade.

7th June 2023, 12:08 AM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 115	Barung or keping-type sword, re-handled? New addition to the collection. Hoping to get some input on this. Can I call this a barung or keping? Blade is pretty thin, slightly tapered. I suspect it’s an older blade that’s been re-handled. If so, can anyone identify the sword the hilt would have originally belonged to? I noticed the blade has a “x” mark similar to my Luzon Hundang. I was able to wiggle the hilt off with little effort. Overall feels like a well-used piece. I feel it might be from Palawan? Thanks! Dimensions: 52 cm overall length, 41 cm by 6 cm blade. Attached Images