Top Prado 18” Talibung BIN 1003 - Extended Hand Guard with Borde - ready for immediate shipment!
18” Top Prado Talibung | The Official Combat Sword Utilized by Philippine Force Recon Marines
Top Prado Blades - Designed, tested, and implemented by 2LT. Manuel S. Prado, Jr. of the Philippine Force Recon Marines, Class 001.
- Hand Forged Steel
- Hand Carved Rare Kamagong* wood handle
- Complementary 3-pinned handle (retail cost = $150)
- Prado Mark
Customized Options:
- Extended Hand Guard
- Borde (Extended Hand Guard Etching)
Description
Engineered for extreme operational environments, this blade reflects the uncompromising discipline and combat-proven ethos of the Philippine Force Recon Marines. Each piece is hand-forged from high-performance tactical steel and shaped with deliberate precision to deliver exceptional structural integrity, balance, and reliability under demanding conditions.
The hand-forging process ensures that every blade is inherently unique, defined by craftsmanship rather than mass production. No two are exactly alike.
Purpose-built and forged without shortcuts, this blade represents the highest standard of functional craftsmanship for professionals who demand absolute performance.
Founder’s Note - From the Founder
The Talibung stands apart because it achieves something rare in blade design: true balance between authority and control. It carries the forward slashing presence of the Ginunting, allowing the blade to dig in decisively, while preserving the agility and thrusting efficiency of the Dahon Palay.
In practice, this means power without compromise. The Talibung transitions naturally between slashes and thrusts, close work and extended engagement, without forcing the user to adapt to the weapon. Instead, the weapon adapts to the user.
After years of training and real-world application, I consider the Talibung the most complete and well-rounded functional war sword ever developed, not because of tradition alone, but because of how it performs.
Founder Insight
“The Talibung combines the forward-driving power of a Ginunting with the precision and maneuverability of a Dahon Palay. That balance makes it, in my experience, the most well-rounded and functional war sword ever created.”
Technical Breakdown
Design & Performance Characteristics
- Weight Distribution
- Forward-biased mass enhances slashing authority and follow-through while maintaining responsive recovery for continuous movement.
- Blade Geometry
- Optimized profile supports both deep, committed slashes and efficient thrusting. The geometry allows penetration without sacrificing edge control or maneuverability.
- Center of Balance
- Positioned to promote natural blade tracking and reduced fatigue, enabling prolonged use without loss of precision.
- Functional Versatility
- Designed to perform across multiple ranges and engagement styles, eliminating the need to specialize around a single tactical application.
Please note: Images in this photo will have slight variations in the wood grain pattern, which makes each Top Prado Blade unique.
*Kamagong wood may incur slight cracks due to environmental changes. Handles may incur slight weathering; however, this will not affect the functionality of the blade.
