The Cold Steel Barong Machete is based on the Barong blade shape, common throughout all of Southeast Asia and a popular style within the Filipino martial arts. The Barong also makes an excellent bushcraft tool. Cleaving vines and branches with ease. Its classically shaped down-turned polypropylene handle anchors the blade in the hand and helps to resist centrifugal forces when making a hard chopping or slashing strokes.
The curved 18 inch leaf shaped blade is made from 1055 carbon steel with a baked on, matte black finish to aid in rust resistance, and each Barong comes complete with a Cor-Ex sheath for ease of carry and convenience of use.
Specifications:
- Blade Thickness: 0.11"
- Blade Finish: Black
- Blade Edge: Plain
Specifications | |
Blade Color | Black |
Blade Edge | Plain |
Blade Material | Carbon steel (1055) |
Handle Color | Black |
Handle Material | Polypropylene |
Knife Type | Fixed blade |
Point | Clip point |
Sheath Include | True |
Sheath Material | Cor-ex |