Origin of the Modern Ginunting?

[Ian]

Originally Posted by ashkenaz

Oh, you misunderstand sorry.

I'm just wondering where the so called Modern Ginunting that the Filipino Marines now use came from, you know, the Ginunting types like the Prado Ginuntings or the Ginuntings that TFW sells.

I understand that those Ginuntings are not really traditional, but I'm wondering how the modern Filipino Marine Ginunting transitioned from the old heavier Ginunting. Who made these modifications, why and when as well.

Hi Ashekenaz,

Yes, I did misunderstand your question. Sorry. I don't have any information about how the modern military ginunting came about. I do know that various versions of the ginunting have been present throughout the Philippines for a long time.

Ian.

[kronckew]

An earlier 'villager' form of ginunting from Jun Silva, from the Cebu area, latter half 20thc. : his shop below:

Right hand chisel edge & the top 'false' edge isn't false, it's also razor sharp. (same sword in both pics)