Modern barung

xasterix · 16th March 2019, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Another one with a fairly short blade and a narrow profile that resembles a barung, but should it be called a barung? The scabbard has MOP inserts similar to other examples shown here.

OAL = 16.5 inches
Blade length = 12.25 inches

Ian.

Also a badung. Note the upturned tip.

Ian · 16th March 2019, 08:04 AM

Xasterix,

Thanks for the identifications. Very interesting stuff. I didn't realize so many of these fell into the badung category. The slightly upturned tip makes a useful identification point.

Appreciate your help with these.

Ian.

kronckew · 20th September 2020, 06:55 AM

Is this a barung?

20th September 2020, 06:55 AM	#3
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16th March 2019, 08:04 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,613	Xasterix, Thanks for the identifications. Very interesting stuff. I didn't realize so many of these fell into the badung category. The slightly upturned tip makes a useful identification point. Appreciate your help with these. Ian.