Rich wood grain gives this compact, hand-forged Filipino Barong its character. The 11¾-inch blade preserves the familiar leaf-shaped silhouette in a shorter piece, weighing 1.12 lb without the scabbard.
The shaped wood hilt and warm-toned scabbard form a visually cohesive pair. Dark cord bands and gold-colored fittings add contrast, while the scabbard's raised tip gives the outline a distinctive finish. For a collector drawn to natural materials, the grain and shaping are the details to explore.
Hand-forged using traditional methods in the southern Philippines, this full-tang Barong reflects the Moro blade traditions of Mindanao in a compact format.
Details & Measurements
- Construction: Full tang
- Blade length: 11 3/4 in
- Length without scabbard: 18 3/4 in
- Grip length: 4 in
- Handle length: 7 in
- Blade thickness near handle: 3/16 in
- Weight without scabbard: 1.12 lb
- Length with scabbard: 20 1/4 in
- Scabbard length: 14 1/2 in
- Weight with scabbard: 1.50 lb
Your numbered piece: You receive item 0015 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.