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11th April 2018, 06:51 AM
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Help with info on a couple of weapons (WWII?)
Recently came into possession of a couple of hand-me-down weapons, not sure what they are or if they're worth keeping. Apparently they were collected by an American soldier in the Philippine Islands during World War II.
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12th April 2018, 03:18 AM
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Philippine & Indian
Hi Harry,
The first knife is indeed from the Philippines and is called a gunong (AKA puņal, puņal de kris, belt kris [but it's not a kris]). It looks like a good one. Based on what I learned in this forum, the second knife appears to be from the Kerala area of India. I think the blade shape is more unusual in that the typical blade on these knives is recurved. Very nice indeed but could use some TLC. Sincerely, RobT |
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12th April 2018, 05:33 AM
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Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND
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Certainly worth keeping IMHO. What is the handle of the 2nd one made of....bone/Ivory????
Stu |
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