Barong study

mross · 11th August 2006, 06:25 PM

Picked this up from Labantayo. It's my first barong and I love it, nice balance and laminations. Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=330006424545

My question is; What are the characteristics of a barong that are used to determine it's age? I read Cato, he says the dropped point and curve of the handle. Is there something else? What about area of origin? Any of our barong experts care to share?

As I side note what about starting a wiki on this site for classifications of Moro swords? ie age, area of origin etc?

11th August 2006, 06:25 PM	#1
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Barong study Picked this up from Labantayo. It's my first barong and I love it, nice balance and laminations. Thanks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=330006424545 My question is; What are the characteristics of a barong that are used to determine it's age? I read Cato, he says the dropped point and curve of the handle. Is there something else? What about area of origin? Any of our barong experts care to share? As I side note what about starting a wiki on this site for classifications of Moro swords? ie age, area of origin etc?