Tiny gunong for comment

Ferguson · 27th December 2008, 06:05 PM

Hello Friends,
I found this tiny gunong on Ebay. Overall length is 5 3/4" overall (146 mm). It looked small in the auction, but I didn't realize how small it was. It's the smallest I've ever seen. Would this have been used by a woman or a child? The brass ferrule and the bands on the scabbard are seamless. Possibly made from cartridge casings of various sizes. It is simple, but of good quality. The monosteel blade is hardened, and well shaped in a diamond cross section. Any comments welcomed. The last picture shows it with my largest 17 1/4" (438 mm) gunong.
Thanks for looking.
Steve

Robert · 27th December 2008, 06:34 PM

Hi Steve,
That's a great little gunong you've got there! I really don't know what these small weapons were made for. I always thought of them as being made "for those who travel". Possible for use as a letter opener or as you say maybe for a child? Anyway, yours is one of the nicest ones that I've seen. Here is another thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7866 that talks about miniture swords. Congrats on your newest addition to your wonderful collection of gunongs!! Robert

Battara · 27th December 2008, 07:43 PM

You are certainly the king of gunong - I bow in your presence.

KuKulzA28 · 28th December 2008, 02:57 AM

those are both extremely impressive... the largest and smallest I've ever heard of....

Ferguson · 28th December 2008, 04:30 AM

Thank you gentlemen.

Steve

migueldiaz · 29th December 2008, 01:32 AM

The pattern on the blade of the large gunong is gorgeous!

27th December 2008, 06:05 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Tiny gunong for comment Hello Friends, I found this tiny gunong on Ebay. Overall length is 5 3/4" overall (146 mm). It looked small in the auction, but I didn't realize how small it was. It's the smallest I've ever seen. Would this have been used by a woman or a child? The brass ferrule and the bands on the scabbard are seamless. Possibly made from cartridge casings of various sizes. It is simple, but of good quality. The monosteel blade is hardened, and well shaped in a diamond cross section. Any comments welcomed. The last picture shows it with my largest 17 1/4" (438 mm) gunong. Thanks for looking. Steve

27th December 2008, 06:34 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Steve, That's a great little gunong you've got there! I really don't know what these small weapons were made for. I always thought of them as being made "for those who travel". Possible for use as a letter opener or as you say maybe for a child? Anyway, yours is one of the nicest ones that I've seen. Here is another thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7866 that talks about miniture swords. Congrats on your newest addition to your wonderful collection of gunongs!! Robert

27th December 2008, 07:43 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	You are certainly the king of gunong - I bow in your presence.

28th December 2008, 02:57 AM	#4
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	those are both extremely impressive... the largest and smallest I've ever heard of....

28th December 2008, 04:30 AM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thank you gentlemen. Steve

29th December 2008, 01:32 AM	#6
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	The pattern on the blade of the large gunong is gorgeous!