Double Edged Ginunting/Binangon/?

t_c · 9th April 2008, 06:46 AM

I picked this one up recently and I was wondering about the age of the sword (early WWII?) and where it might have been made. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this. The blade is 17 3/4", double edged (diamond cross-section 1 1/4" wide +-) with a 6 1/4" handle (24"OA) -- copper guard, brass ferrule, and horn handle.
Thanks,
Tom

(pics from seller, bad photo from cell - sorry no camera)

On another note...
I've been trying to learn the nomenclature of Philippine weapons by reading the old posts here, but now I just get a little chuckle from reading "it's a sundang"

I see the pieces of the puzzle now (just not the finished picture)! Thanks to those of you with personal experience in the Philippines for sharing your insights. It's been very enlightening.
Maraming Salamat!

9th April 2008, 06:46 AM	#1
t_c Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ca, usa Posts: 92	Double Edged Ginunting/Binangon/? I picked this one up recently and I was wondering about the age of the sword (early WWII?) and where it might have been made. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this. The blade is 17 3/4", double edged (diamond cross-section 1 1/4" wide +-) with a 6 1/4" handle (24"OA) -- copper guard, brass ferrule, and horn handle. Thanks, Tom (pics from seller, bad photo from cell - sorry no camera) On another note... I've been trying to learn the nomenclature of Philippine weapons by reading the old posts here, but now I just get a little chuckle from reading "it's a sundang" I see the pieces of the puzzle now (just not the finished picture)! Thanks to those of you with personal experience in the Philippines for sharing your insights. It's been very enlightening. Maraming Salamat! Attached Images