Nice Moro Barong!!!!

ThePepperSkull · 24th January 2010, 10:06 PM

More than likely monosteel, probably recycled truck leaf spring, and single beveled like most modern Cebuano-made blades.

I have a pinuti of similar construction. It's not as lovely as older weapon-oriented examples as I expect it, as it looks to me personally like more of an every day working tool. Still, it does its job well.

asomotif · 24th January 2010, 10:48 PM

The handle seems a bit simple and to much rounded at the end.

I can imagine that you will loose grip on this type of handle.

Ps. Is she wearing hair extensions ?

David · 24th January 2010, 11:32 PM

Forgive me if i suggest that you gentlemen might me missing the subtle tongue-in-cheekness of Hideyoshi's post.

Willem, wrong picture!

ThePepperSkull · 24th January 2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by asomotif

Ps. Is she wearing hair extensions ?

I'm more interested in what's behind those hair extensions

ariel · 25th January 2010, 01:50 AM

I have seen several similar postings on e-bay. Every time the only thought flashing through my mind was, what the hell were they thinking ? Even worse, there were several pics of kids holding weapons....
The Internet is full of sick personalities and "advertising" one's family members in risky positions sends exactly the "right" message to the "nasties".
Pimping, the best definition... Ugh...

asomotif · 25th January 2010, 11:38 AM

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subtle tongue-in-cheekness

We are discussing the Barong, not the seller.

But indeed a weird way of advertising your merchandise.
That is exact the reason why I posted the "wrong" picture.

mross · 25th January 2010, 03:45 PM

From the description, it seems to be modern made. There are some good working smiths out there, see Cecil Q, "Crossing the Sulu Seas". Looks functional but not tradtional.

Lew · 25th January 2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mross

From the description, it seems to be modern made. There are some good working smiths out there, see Cecil Q, "Crossing the Zulu Seas". Looks functional but not tradtional.

I think you meant Sulu Seas?

24th January 2010, 10:48 PM	#2
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mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	From the description, it seems to be modern made. There are some good working smiths out there, see Cecil Q, "Crossing the Sulu Seas". Looks functional but not tradtional. Last edited by mross; 25th January 2010 at 10:08 PM.

24th January 2010, 10:06 PM	#1
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	More than likely monosteel, probably recycled truck leaf spring, and single beveled like most modern Cebuano-made blades. I have a pinuti of similar construction. It's not as lovely as older weapon-oriented examples as I expect it, as it looks to me personally like more of an every day working tool. Still, it does its job well.

24th January 2010, 11:32 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Forgive me if i suggest that you gentlemen might me missing the subtle tongue-in-cheekness of Hideyoshi's post. Willem, wrong picture!

25th January 2010, 01:50 AM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I have seen several similar postings on e-bay. Every time the only thought flashing through my mind was, what the hell were they thinking ? Even worse, there were several pics of kids holding weapons.... The Internet is full of sick personalities and "advertising" one's family members in risky positions sends exactly the "right" message to the "nasties". Pimping, the best definition... Ugh...