High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The barong is a thick, leaf-shaped, single-edged blade sword. It is a weapon used by Muslim tribes in the southern Philippines. Barung blades are thick and very heavy with the weight aiding in the slicing capability of this sword. Barong blade lengths range from 8 to 22 inches (20 to 56 cm). Newer blades on the other hand, tend to be longer measuring at 18 to 22 inches (46 to 56 cm). Damascene patterns are also thick but again most often not as controlled as the more widely known kalis. Most handles have a silver sleeve and lacquered braided fiber rings that sits on top. Nobility hilts were made of ivory, carabao horn, or kamagong (Philippine ebony). Other barong swords have less elaborate hilts and are smaller in size. Common motifs include the cockatoo and naga (dragon). The long metal ferrule is most often made of silver, though copper, brass and swaasa is also used. Barong's used in World War II may also have a aluminium ferrules. The ferrule tends to be around 8cm (3 inches) in length. Often the ferrule will have lacquered braided natural fiber rings to aid in grip.

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