Tausug barung?

harimauhk · 30th March 2011, 08:02 AM

Came across this barung in the Philippines last weekend and didn't pick it up as I felt the price was too high. What do you guys think of it? Definitely 20th century (circa WW2 I believe) with good weight and the right balance. The hilt is kalabaw (water buffalo) horn. The handle looked quite new, which made me hesitate.

KuKulzA28 · 30th March 2011, 04:40 PM

I'm no expert but my gut tells me it's recently made. I don't know if you're looking for antiques or newly mades... The carving on the sheath doesn't look like old stuff, and you're right the handle does have a newer look about it. I've talked to a vendor and he admits that the newly made blades, some are low quality and others quite good, but most aren't quite as good as the antiques.

Battara · 30th March 2011, 04:55 PM

Oh I agree - the whole thing is very recent, much later than WWII, perhaps 1970s? Good to pass on this one if you are looking for antique pieces.

Lew · 30th March 2011, 05:48 PM

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30th March 2011, 08:02 AM	#1
harimauhk Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 88	Tausug barung? Came across this barung in the Philippines last weekend and didn't pick it up as I felt the price was too high. What do you guys think of it? Definitely 20th century (circa WW2 I believe) with good weight and the right balance. The hilt is kalabaw (water buffalo) horn. The handle looked quite new, which made me hesitate. Attached Images

30th March 2011, 05:48 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Harimauhk Posting third party items/pictures which are for sale for discussion is against forum rules Therefore I am closing this thread. Last edited by Lew; 30th March 2011 at 06:56 PM.

30th March 2011, 04:40 PM	#2
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	I'm no expert but my gut tells me it's recently made. I don't know if you're looking for antiques or newly mades... The carving on the sheath doesn't look like old stuff, and you're right the handle does have a newer look about it. I've talked to a vendor and he admits that the newly made blades, some are low quality and others quite good, but most aren't quite as good as the antiques.

30th March 2011, 04:55 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	Oh I agree - the whole thing is very recent, much later than WWII, perhaps 1970s? Good to pass on this one if you are looking for antique pieces.