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Ferguson · 2nd August 2007, 11:32 PM

A small Philippine gunong. Overall length is 9 1/2". Laminated blade is 5 5/8" long. Handle material may be kamagong? It's a nice hard wood with a brown and almost black color. The guard is made from a coin that says Queen Victoria on one side. Rubber band scabbard wrapping replaced by rattan.

I'm guessing that the age is pre WWII. Comments or observations welcomed. Thanks for looking.

Steve Ferguson

2nd August 2007, 11:32 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	A small gunong A small Philippine gunong. Overall length is 9 1/2". Laminated blade is 5 5/8" long. Handle material may be kamagong? It's a nice hard wood with a brown and almost black color. The guard is made from a coin that says Queen Victoria on one side. Rubber band scabbard wrapping replaced by rattan. I'm guessing that the age is pre WWII. Comments or observations welcomed. Thanks for looking. Steve Ferguson