Shandigan Barong

Battara · 18th March 2016, 06:06 AM

Cato is a good starter book, but there is a lot that he does not cover.

I had forgotten that this type of blade is called a shadrigan due to the type of edge it has. The length and narrowness of blade might be also considered a sipput at the same time.

Also the work on the top of the scabbard does look like Samal work to me, as well as the pommel.

Have you considered etching the blade? I can see some great laminations in it.

18th March 2016, 06:06 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Cato is a good starter book, but there is a lot that he does not cover. I had forgotten that this type of blade is called a shadrigan due to the type of edge it has. The length and narrowness of blade might be also considered a sipput at the same time. Also the work on the top of the scabbard does look like Samal work to me, as well as the pommel. Have you considered etching the blade? I can see some great laminations in it.