A Barong and a whazit?

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by katana

Hi Vaarok,

the 'whazit' is a Somalian sword, typically hilted like the Somali 'billao' dagger. I am not certain if the sword version has a unique name or whether it too would be called a 'billao'.

Judging by the patina and construction ....mid 20th C seems very reasonable , as guide to age.

Regards David

Notice the handmade buckle and spike? Nice to see the little things done with care on a piece like this. Could have just used a bent bit of thick wire, or reused an existing buckle, but they've actually put some effort into making it.
Nice thing.