Barongs

[SetokolJKH]

Aside from Kris Cutlery who I'm told makes a good barong what other companys or makers make affordable(under $200) and usable barongs. I saw one at http://www.valiantco.com/philippines.html that looks good and is only US$85 for the plain model and US127 for damascus. Any word on their quality as a live steel/practice weapon? Any other makers I should look into? I want a semi authentic looking one also rather then a neo/tactical hybrid looking thing(kydex sheath, rubberish grip, black coated blade ex..) Sorry if this has been asked a houndred times before and thanks for any help you can give.

 

[DancesWithKnives]

I don't know if it has hit the shelves, but Cold Steel had a prototype they were showing around. It was based on an authentic old barong in the collection of Guro Ron Balicki ( www.ronbalicki.com ). Carbon V blade with wood handle, as I recall.

 

[4 Ranges]

Guro Ron has some factory 2nds on sale on his website, but they're not users.

I was wondering if they scrapped the whole idea. But I heard it's supposed to come out this fall, carbon V blade et al. This should be a beauty, if it comes out.