Big and small barong

Timo Nieminen · 10th April 2012, 11:03 PM

A couple of barongs. One small. The larger one is, I guess, from about 1970 or so. Not very well finished, but very functional - it cuts things very well indeed.

Sajen · 10th April 2012, 11:31 PM

Hello Timo,

the larger one is maybe older as supposed by you!

Is it possible to see some close ups from the handle and from the scabbard tip?

Regards,

Detlef

steeldust · 11th April 2012, 03:16 AM

The top barong has a very pleasing shape. Thanks for sharing.

Timo Nieminen · 11th April 2012, 11:03 AM

I'll see if I can take some close-ups on the weekend (alas, my camera isn't the best, but I'll see how it goes).

Certainly could be older than my guess. If it's older than 1950, it's been very well looked after. Doesn't seem to have had much use, so might be old and in good condition. But the chips don't suggest great care. And it's on the crude side, which suggests to me made for use or sale to tourists ('tisn't tourist junk, though).

It inspires me to get more barongs!

Timo Nieminen · 22nd April 2012, 02:08 PM

Some more photos of the top barong. The unevenness of the blade can be seen in the last photo.

10th April 2012, 11:03 PM	#1
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Big and small barong A couple of barongs. One small. The larger one is, I guess, from about 1970 or so. Not very well finished, but very functional - it cuts things very well indeed. Attached Images

22nd April 2012, 02:08 PM	#5
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Some more photos of the top barong. The unevenness of the blade can be seen in the last photo. Attached Images

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hello Timo, the larger one is maybe older as supposed by you! Is it possible to see some close ups from the handle and from the scabbard tip? Regards, Detlef

11th April 2012, 03:16 AM	#3
steeldust Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 3	The top barong has a very pleasing shape. Thanks for sharing.

11th April 2012, 11:03 AM	#4
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	I'll see if I can take some close-ups on the weekend (alas, my camera isn't the best, but I'll see how it goes). Certainly could be older than my guess. If it's older than 1950, it's been very well looked after. Doesn't seem to have had much use, so might be old and in good condition. But the chips don't suggest great care. And it's on the crude side, which suggests to me made for use or sale to tourists ('tisn't tourist junk, though). It inspires me to get more barongs!