First Barong

scratch · 23rd March 2008, 01:18 PM

G'day everyone

Thank you to those who responded to my previous posts.
To me the end of this, earlier style? scabbard looks like a scorpion stinger, possible perhaps? as their are species in bourneo. eg: Heterometus spinifer, Asian forest scorpion. The wood of handle is nice I think. Blade is laminated?
Blade length: 16 3/16 in
Handle: 7 in , shame about the crest broken off

Any ideas regarding origin and age appeciated, Thank you.

Kind regards,

Daniel

23rd March 2008, 01:18 PM	#1
scratch Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 96	First Barong G'day everyone Thank you to those who responded to my previous posts. To me the end of this, earlier style? scabbard looks like a scorpion stinger, possible perhaps? as their are species in bourneo. eg: Heterometus spinifer, Asian forest scorpion. The wood of handle is nice I think. Blade is laminated? Blade length: 16 3/16 in Handle: 7 in , shame about the crest broken off Any ideas regarding origin and age appeciated, Thank you. Kind regards, Daniel Attached Images