Strange twist core Moro _____???

Battara · 1st September 2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

i guess just like the barung, the older ones were shorter overall?
another thing that strikes me is, if it was a reworked kris, wouldn't the back be not as thick?

1. Yes my understanding is the that older barong were shorter.

2. I agree that a reworked kris would have a different profile.

Spunjer · 2nd September 2012, 01:48 PM

you know, the more i look at your piece, michael, the profile reminds me of an itak. yes the handle and scabbard are typically used on barungs, but i'm wondering if this particular piece was inspired by a non-moro sword.
there's just something about it i can't put my finger on...

VVV · 2nd September 2012, 03:25 PM

Yes, I have also been hesitant to label it a barong. The inspiration might be either an itak or some lighter parang blades from Indonesia or Malaysia.
But what makes it more strange is the twist core. Something seen on neither any of those other (inspirational) blades nor on any barong?

Michael

2nd September 2012, 01:48 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	you know, the more i look at your piece, michael, the profile reminds me of an itak. yes the handle and scabbard are typically used on barungs, but i'm wondering if this particular piece was inspired by a non-moro sword. there's just something about it i can't put my finger on...

2nd September 2012, 03:25 PM	#3
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Yes, I have also been hesitant to label it a barong. The inspiration might be either an itak or some lighter parang blades from Indonesia or Malaysia. But what makes it more strange is the twist core. Something seen on neither any of those other (inspirational) blades nor on any barong? Michael