Unusual metal handle barong

JeffS · 19th February 2025, 12:07 AM

I had an offer accepted on this Ebay purchase. I'm curious if anyone has seen anything like this. The handle appears to be well cast bronze or brass with copper ornamentation welded on. The short punto apparently has silver plating that has worn off in some spots, the underlying metal having a copper hue. The blade profile is sharper than typical. It looks like it has some age. It is a decent size at 22.5" OAL, and blade length of 16.75". Photos are from the Ebay listing.

19th February 2025, 12:07 AM	#1
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 401	Unusual metal handle barong I had an offer accepted on this Ebay purchase. I'm curious if anyone has seen anything like this. The handle appears to be well cast bronze or brass with copper ornamentation welded on. The short punto apparently has silver plating that has worn off in some spots, the underlying metal having a copper hue. The blade profile is sharper than typical. It looks like it has some age. It is a decent size at 22.5" OAL, and blade length of 16.75". Photos are from the Ebay listing. Attached Images Last edited by JeffS; 19th February 2025 at 01:07 AM. Reason: Added source of photos