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Grandpa's machete from WW2
So, I just became the caretaker of my Grandpa's machete he used while stationed in the Phillippines. I believe it is a type of knife called a barong? The leather straps that held the sheath halves together have long dried and fell off. Looks to be made out of an old leaf spring. The metal is pretty rough, but it is still pretty sharp.
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10-30-2014, 08:23 PM
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10-30-2014, 09:58 PM
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I know nothing that could help you info quest. But the knife is very interesting. Ivan
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10-30-2014, 10:27 PM
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Looks like a variation of a Kukri.
Old leaf springs were very popular to make knives out of as the spring steel made it possible to hone and keep very sharp edges.
Very interesting though.
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10-30-2014, 10:32 PM
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Yes, that is a handmade Philippino machete. .
Here is my Negrito machete that I bought at Clark AB while attending jungle survival school. A number of Negritos worked at the school and one ran the snack bar where he sold stuff.
Probably the most interesting thing about this one is the sheath. It has a carved out bottom which closely matches the blade. On the back there is a carved hook to help hold it in place when stuck into a belt.
The top is tacked in with some small nails.
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If I remember correctly a barong has a drop point. However I am no expert in this area and your blade might indeed be a barong. The barong was designed to be both a jungle/agricultural tool and weapon. Some years back I took a brief course in the use of the barong as a weapon. Some of the techniques were not obvious. All seemed very effective. My take away message was not to get in fight with someone carrying one of these.
You have a treasure.
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Compare with the Condor parangs.
condor parang - Google Search
I would guess that parang is Tagalog (or something) for knife or machete. I almost said you have something interesting there, but it has been said. Have you tried it on some brush?
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