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15th August 2012, 09:50 PM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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When I talk of bulbous I am referring to the large bulbous midsection like the large pistol grip of the later pieces. My silver one below is a smaller one and I believe it comes from the late 1910s to early 1920s.
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15th August 2012, 09:51 PM
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By large and bulbous I am referring to this which I believe to be from the 1930s (also notice the bulbous pistol grip and the okir on the scabbard).
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20th August 2012, 08:16 AM
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Location: Manila, Phils.
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here's another example (from steve) of a gunong where the 'bulb' is just starting to 'grow' ...
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20th August 2012, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kernersville, NC, USA
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Robert,
Sorry to take so long to reply. Although I love the gunong, and have quite a few, I'm no scholar. I've loved reading the posts here, and have learned a lot. I have a feeling, based on my gut, and not knowledge, that your piece is post-WWII. But it's a lovely, finely crafted piece, made with traditional bladesmithing methods. Quite a fine blade! Congratulations! Steve |
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