Barong from ebay

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Indianajones

Hi, thought to share some pics of a layered-forged Barong blade -or how d heck does one call it?!?- as it is totally untouched for decades (no use of vinegar at all). Still sharp as . . . . . well one can easily shave with it .

Although it looks the small handle protusion below has been broken, they are actually thread-remains as the top of the handle once also had some sort of woven covering (like the black bands).
Greets

Hi Wouter,

think that it received an etch at one point in it's history. Beautiful blade!

Greets,

Detlef