Krabi Krabong Swords (1 Pair)

*Sold in Pairs.

• Made of 6061-T6 Aluminum.
• 1/4″ Thick.
• Overall Length: 34″.
• Handle Length: 13″.
• Blade Length: 21″.
• Weight: 16 oz.
• Satin Finish.
• Hollow Grind Lines For Simulated Edge.
• 3mm Rigging Cord Grip (available in Black, Blue, or Red).
• Price: $149.95

Benefits

• Lightweight.
• Safer than steel. We have seen many of the steel Krabi Krabong trainers snap after heavy use.
• Easily Maintained. After heavy use, you will have dings and burrs on the edge of your swords. You can easily file and sand the edge to a smooth finish with a common metal file and sandpaper.
• Doesn’t rust, and will last for years.

Reviews

by Cain Morano – February 8, 2009

Here I am three months later! I wanted to add on to my initial review. First, the finish doesn’t get that dirty even after all the travel and handling I’ve done. I suppose if I used them to hack trails in the bush they might get a little less pretty, but even with all the signs of wear and tear on them the metal still looks nice! Second, I’ve used these outside of FMA finally, in some Krabi Krabong. Yes this is where these sweet blades show themselves off. Now that I’ve learned some of their ‘proper’ use I appreciate them more. The way a sword is wielded in KK is different than other arts and I think that you’ve got to have the proper blade and training to feel that. If you aren’t a KK practitioner I would still recommend these for whatever it is you would buy them for, especially as collectibles. I can’t say enough about how awesome these things are. I think after another duration of training more seriously with the daab that I will only appreciate them more. You know what would be awesome? If my training partners actually had a pair!

by Cain Morano – October 20, 2009

Krabi Krabong swords (Daab Sang Mue)

These swords look really cool and they handle well. The blades are a medium length good for use as a long or short weapon. The handles have enough room for two-handed use and the leverage for one handed use. Typically these swords are used in pairs with the grip choked up to the hilt. The extended length of the handle allows the blade to almost roll itself over when using. Though there are some schools of thought who completely fear and loath any sort of projection of the butt end beyond the hand, this is a salient structure-function characteristic of the weapon. Besides, if these were real blades, there aren’t many people who are going to be able to get in close to these suckers without losing a limb, remember you are using two at the same time! The curve of the blade also lends itself to the dynamic characteristics.

The handle is wrapped rather nicely in paracord. The weaving is done well. I chose blue paracord. The handle seems to belly a little, which is nice since it gives the hand a different grip in different locations along the handle. The grip at the top feels the best. The etching came out not so good. It is pixilated and a bit blurry. BUT I sent a rather detailed picture; I wanted the new PFS JKD & Kali logo with the yin-yang, arrows, and rolling fists (plus the lettering). I think that there were two problems. First, the graphic format may not have been correct, i.e. pixel or file type. Second, etching technology is not advanced enough to make detailed pics like the one I asked for. Maybe talk to Bob before getting it done. The butt of the handle is not wrapped, the paracord stops about an inch and a half above the end. The butt isn’t very ornate, just a simple button.
The blade has a curve but not greatly exaggerated. The curve begins more than halfway down. Krabi Krabong sword blades can come in different shapes; this one is called Pla Nalea Suan. If you want to have one custom made, pick a new design and send the template to Bob for a quote. The surface finish is rough, the grinding lines are visible and you can feel them. The only functional problem with this is that the swords will get dirty faster. The rough finish will rub against whatever it touches and lose its luster. Maybe Bob can add a “polish” for a few dollars more?

The blade is thick, but not heavy. These things are really fun to whip around. If you beat them against each other they start to develop burrs and nicks, but this can be straightened out pretty easily. The edge itself is rounded, so is the tip. They handle well as single or double handed weapons. I recommend these not just because they are cool toys but because there really is a different body mechanic associated with this weapon. In the Filipino arts, the principle of weapon/weapon translation is commonly taught, meaning once you know how to swing a stick you can use any other weapon with a small modification to body mechanics. The angles and techniques are the same, but don’t expect to use these swords like sticks. The body mechanics are totally different! I was shocked actually. If you are gripping these swords up high, forget sinawali as you know it, the handles will bang against each other. Everything needs to be modified to be used with these swords. The reward is great though, once you incorporate these swords into carenza, sombrada, numerada, and serrada drills you’ll have better body mechanics – no doubt about it.
In conclusion, if I had to choose one non-firearm as my weapon of choice, I would use this design.

by David Simon-Toledo – March 31, 2006

The picture does these swords no justice. The balance is perfect for both practice and demonstration. The simulated edges gives the swords a realistic look to them. Excellent look and feel.

by Dan Cook – June 10, 2004

Hello. I recently ordered a set of Krabi Kabong training swords. I just wanted to express how impressed I am with the quality of the craftmanship. Not only are they aesthetically “cool as hell”..but are a quality training tool. I look forward to the many hours of training I will have with them. Great job…Thanks.

- Dan Cook

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