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TVV · 4th May 2005, 03:17 AM

Here is a dagger from the Philippines that generally resembles a barong, but is too small to be one. Is it a tourist item or a shorter but authentic version? Or does it actually have a name?
Thanks in advance for your comments,
Teodor

4th May 2005, 03:17 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	It is not exactly a barong, but what is it? Here is a dagger from the Philippines that generally resembles a barong, but is too small to be one. Is it a tourist item or a shorter but authentic version? Or does it actually have a name? Thanks in advance for your comments, Teodor Attached Images