Go on... show us your Barung!!!

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by chmorshuutz

Not very fancy looking, but I like this one from Sulu.

A modern one, looks really good. Made by my friends from a Sulu outfit, I'm guessing.

[xasterix]

I found an old barung with missing pommel and scabbard. I decided to have it re-made by pandays and artisans from Patikul, Sulu. I'm pleased with the final product; it's the perfect melding of old + new craftmanship.

[Ian]

Lovely refit Xas. That is also a beautiful etch on the blade too.


A fully authentic Sulu barung, with modern fittings!

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by Ian

Lovely refit Xas. That is also a beautiful etch on the blade too.


A fully authentic Sulu barung, with modern fittings!

Thanks very much Ian! Very difficult not to accumulate leaf-shaped blades...barungs are like relentlessly-growing leaves in a tree!

[kino]

Xas, what type of wood is the pommel carved from?

Echoing Ian's comment on the blades etching.

[xasterix]

Originally Posted by kino

Xas, what type of wood is the pommel carved from?

Echoing Ian's comment on the blades etching.

Hi Albert! It's the usual bunti / banati

[kino]

Originally Posted by xasterix

Hi Albert! It's the usual bunti / banati

Thanks Xas. I had a feeling it was but wasn’t sure.