Cold Steel Moro Barong ?

DavidZ

DavidZ

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Anyone have and use one of these?
Is it too big/heavy to effectively use as a chopper.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave.
 
Seems kinda pricy. If you want a user, and one that is a legitimate filipino blade at a fraction of the price, get one from Reflections of Asia.
 
Thanks for the replies all.
Rich I will google them, and see what is out there.

Thanks,
Dave.
 
DavidZ said:
Anyone have and use one of these?
Is it too big/heavy to effectively use as a chopper.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave.
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They are big and they are heavy, and not as fast in the hand as a "real" Moro Barong. The Cold Steel version is said to be modeled after one from Guro Ron Balicki's personal collection as well. As for a chopper, I would personally go with a Golok or a Kukri, but in a pinch it would work. Bear in mind that Barongs have a very thin edge and will likely chip on hardwoods. As noted from the other forumites who posted here, the Barong is a combat weapon first and foremost and is best suited for such. The CS version is well put together and the sheath, at least on mine was somewhat tight at first but loosened after a time, but again nowhere near as smooth as a real Moro made sheath. But the CS version is great IMHO!

Matador-
 
Thanks for the info Matador. It was good to hear from someone who has one. Is the handle well pinned to the blade? It almost looks like in heavy chopping, it might come off. How has yours held up?
Dave.
 
DavidZ said:
Thanks for the info Matador. It was good to hear from someone who has one. Is the handle well pinned to the blade? It almost looks like in heavy chopping, it might come off. How has yours held up?
Dave.
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It's pinned in there quite well, better than a real Moro Barong I would say, having three brass pins in mine. I wouldn't do any real heay chopping with it if I didn't have to. I don't think the handle would slip off per se, but the wood handles could possibly shatter from the inertia under this kind of stress imho. If the handles were kraton, or micarta I'd go for it, but the type of wood they used is really for combat and CS kept it pretty close to the real thing in that vein. I believe they mentioned it was of rosewood. As for the blade itself, I cleanly cleaved it through some beef, ribs and the like for a bbq, and man did it go through bone, but again, the balance and weight distribution is for combat, and any hacking, say through a jungle, the blade can get unwieldly if your stike is not focused and committed, and a miss could result in the loss of your hand or part of your leg. Again, it is what it is and I still think CS made a great blade for its intended purpose. Glad I could help! :)

Matador-
 
Thanks - This did help. I intended to use it as a woods chopper. I guess I will just keep looking.
Dave.
 
check out szaboinc.com under custom weapons. they use to sell a barong.
 
DavidZ said:
Thanks - This did help. I intended to use it as a woods chopper. I guess I will just keep looking.
Dave.
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I'm liking thier new Barong style machete's. I don't doubt these could/would serve handily for the backwoods and backyards. I've always liked the blade shape of the Barong for camp/SD chores and in this weight and handle configuration I'll be looking forward to trying one out.

Matador-
 
Matador - I may try one out as well. Let me know if you do, and how you like it.
Thanks,
Dave.
 
DavidZ said:
Matador - I may try one out as well. Let me know if you do, and how you like it.
Thanks,
Dave.
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Copy that Dave. As soon as I can find one (seem to sold out everywhere) I'll post here. Hope you'll do the same.

Best Regards,
Matador-
 
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