Barong find

scout · #1

I saw a Krein reground Barong for $160. Is that a fair price?

ChapmanPreferred · #2

That depends on the value you place on that model with whatever modifications Tom did to that knife. For me, yes, that's a pretty good price especially since Tom is no longer taking regrind requests/business. By the way, I have one done up by Tom that is outstanding!

scout · #3

Thank you for the pics! The enabling on this site is persuasive. :D

SeaSoldier · #4

Very nice, I'm on the prowl for one myself.

Mako109 · #5

I think it's worth it. With Tom's modifications it has become one of my favorite Spydercos. Elegant lines IMHO. After taking this photo, I've replaced the clip with a "low rider" making it even more special.

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Handwrecker · #6

Holy smokes, with that regrind the Barong looks perfect! The lack of edge always turned me off, but now it looks to be a killer knife. Cross between a Caly 3.5 and Sage with some flair of it's own.

Does anyone know why Spyderco put such a short, ugly edge on the Barong and Kukhri in the first place? Does it serve any purpose?

Morris · #7

i LOVE those Barong regrinds!!!

what a beautiful knife. I'm gonna find it and take it if you don't! :)

feed_the_animals · #8

Handwrecker wrote:Does anyone know why Spyderco put such a short, ugly edge on the Barong and Kukhri in the first place? Does it serve any purpose?

There has been much discussion. Mr Schempp offered some of his own reasoning in other threads. I linked to these discussions here.

feed_the_animals · #9

Mako109 wrote:I've replaced the clip with a "low rider" making it even more special.

Sounds awesome. Mind sharing pics? Maybe in the Show Your Barong thread.

HotSoup · #10

Absolutely worth it. The stock Barong can easily fetch $150. A regrind costs around $50.
Add the value of the fact its a sought after modification for many people, $160 is an extremely reasonable price.

Jump on it.

SeaSoldier · #11

Please PM me as to where I can buy the knife if you decide to pass on it.

DaBird · #12

I have a CS Arch Angel balisong done by Tom K. --- WELL , worth the money and it really added to the value of it IMHO.

Mako109 · #13

Done...plus a bonus pic of my Khukri with low rider clip :)

feed_the_animals wrote:Sounds awesome. Mind sharing pics? Maybe in the Show Your Barong thread.

scout · #14

I jumped on it and thank God it was still there. Of course, I got bit within the first 5 minutes of playing with it. :) The action is very smooth, so you have to be careful when the blade swings shut. I can see why the original had so much tang on the blade.

Thank you for all the help Spydie bros. ,Boats

ChapmanPreferred · #15

Congratulations on the recent purchase and "love bite" from the Barong. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed all of my regrinds.

scout · #16

Chapman, Your pics sent me over the cliff. I can't believe how smoothly the blade comes out. The ergonomics are perfect for smaller hands like I have. The quickness of deployment rivals many of my favorite designs.
My biggest concern with the regrind is, this is a very thin edge. It's kind of like a slightly thinner Caly 3 edge. Like most of you, I carry a beater blade, so I'm going to baby it a bit.
My take is that, you all have to give this originally designed knife a chance.
I am looking for an original Barong soon!