Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The gunong is a knife from Mindanao and the Visayas islands of the Philippines. In the ancient past, it was called bunong by the Tagalog people. It is essentially a diminutive form of the larger kalis or kris. The gunong serves both as a utility knife and as a thrusting weapon used for close quarter fighting—usually as a last defense. It is most often associated with the Maranao, among whom the gunong was traditionally carried by both sexes, although it exists in other cultures throughout Mindanao and the Visayas. The weapon is generally tucked into the back of a waist sash.
The gunong is one of many bladed weapons portrayed in the "Weapons of Moroland" plaque that has become a common souvenir item and pop culture icon in the Philippines. It is also known as punyal (also known as puñal de kris or kris knife) among Visayans and the Yakan people; and badao among the Lumad people (which also applies to the balarao daggers).
As with its larger relative, the kris or kalis, gunong can be either straight or wavy-bladed like this example. The blade may be single or double-edged and broadens towards the hilt to protect the bearer's fingers. The sheath and the handle can be made from either wood or metal. The style of the hilt can be used to differentiate modern pieces from those made before the American occupation. This example is double edged with a wood and brass scabbard and decorated with animal hair.
This is a wonderful example and shows very little signs of use, but overzealous cleaning has given the blade a bright appearance. There are a few nicks in the blade but it is in overall excellent condition.
This example is not a modern tourist item, it is the real thing dating from the 19th to early 20th century. Many of these were brought home from the South East Pacific after WWII.
A very nice example of the legendary Gunong dagger, ready to display!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 12"
Blade Style: Double Edged Straight Blade
Overall length: 16“
Scabbard Length: 12”
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