Warm reddish wood and contrasting cord bindings define this hand-forged Filipino Barong. Its 15⅛-inch leaf-shaped blade is paired with a curved wood hilt and bright metal fittings, letting the natural grain remain a central feature.
A lighter cord accent beside the dark scabbard binding rewards a closer look. The flared opening and notched, upturned tip carry the shaping through the entire piece. At 1.20 lb without the scabbard, it offers a different size-and-weight combination from the heavier Barongs in this selection.
Hand-forged using traditional methods in the southern Philippines, this full-tang piece reflects the Moro blade traditions of Mindanao. Its appeal is in the blade's form and the thoughtful contrast of its materials.
Details & Measurements
- Construction: Full tang
- Blade length: 15 1/8 in
- Length without scabbard: 21 3/8 in
- Grip length: 4 1/4 in
- Handle length: 6 1/8 in
- Blade thickness near handle: 3/16 in
- Weight without scabbard: 1.20 lb
- Length with scabbard: 22 5/8 in
- Scabbard length: 18 1/4 in
- Weight with scabbard: 2.16 lb
Your numbered piece: You receive item 0014 and the wood scabbard shown in these photographs, not a representative sample. Explore the close-ups for the wood grain, decorative details and blade finish, including any individual surface marks.