Barong - Ed Schempp Design
In U.S. custom knifemaking circles one maker captains the genre of Ethnic Cutlery. That's Ed Schempp. A curious world wanderer, Ed's also an esteemed metallurgist, Damascus maker and full-time wheat farmer.
Civilizations create knives, each is unique and each derived cutlery style is linked to culture, ethnicity and geographic domain.
Barongs (sometimes referred to as Barungs) are short, wide leaf-shaped blades indigenous to the Moro Filipino people. Thick, curving belly angles downward, aligning the cutting edge with the wrist. Pronounced spine-cusp and choil indent give great control over the wide and stable blade for controlling vegetation and personal safety.
Blade Steel: VG-10
Handle Material: Foliage Green G-10
Length Open: 8 7/8" (225mm)
Blade Length: 3 15/16" (100mm)
Length Closed: 4 15/16" (125mm)
Hole Diameter: 1/2" (13mm)
Blade Thickness: 1/8" (3mm)
Weight: 4.2 oz. (120 g.)
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