{"product_id":"barung-bohol-blades-philippines","title":"Barung - Bohol Blades - Philippines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is Bohol Blades' version of a Barung.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Barung (or Barong, or Borung) is a weapon used by Muslim Filipino groups in the Southern Philippines.  It is a single-edge sword or knife with a blade that widens at the end, sometinmes leaf-shaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e-\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring Team KIL's recent weapons expedition in the Philippines, we traveled to the town of Sikatuna on the island of Bohol.  There, we searched out a local bladesmith with a worldwide reputation for his mastery of knives.  We were highly impressed when we met Cid Cempron of Bohol Blades.  Cid invited us to his jungle forge; and after a day of grinding, eating, drinking, and discussing knives, a mutual respect was formed between Kombat Instruments Limited and Bohol Blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBohol Blades makes an impressive variety of native Filipino knives and swords.  The wide range of blade shapes are forged from primary leaf spring steel.  The handles, made from carabao horns, are ergonomically designed for a steadfast grip.  All the blades are sheathed in scabbards made from locally sourced balayong hardwood.  These knives were made to be used, and made to be used for a long long time.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach Bohol Blade is individually forged by artisan bladesmiths, using local materials.  Therefore, there will be slight differences between blades of the same style.  Scroll over each photo to see closer details.  Choose the blade you want from the drop-down menu.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eBarung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWeight: 1lb2oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eWeight w\/scabbard: 1lb8oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eBlade Length: 12-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eTotal Length: 18-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kombat Instruments Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41864391262297,"sku":"BB-1","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1222\/4500\/files\/BarungBohol1.jpg?v=1725050719","url":"https:\/\/www.bloodsport.com\/products\/barung-bohol-blades-philippines","provider":"Kombat Instruments Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}