Help with info on a couple of weapons (WWII?)

Harry Marinakis · 11th April 2018, 06:51 AM

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.

Any ideas?

RobT · 12th April 2018, 03:18 AM

Hi Harry,

The first knife is indeed from the Philippines and is called a gunong (AKA puñal, puñal 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

kahnjar1 · 12th April 2018, 05:33 AM

Certainly worth keeping IMHO. What is the handle of the 2nd one made of....bone/Ivory????
Stu

11th April 2018, 06:51 AM	#1
Harry Marinakis Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 7	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. Any ideas? Attached Images

12th April 2018, 03:18 AM	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 488	Philippine & Indian Hi Harry, The first knife is indeed from the Philippines and is called a gunong (AKA puñal, puñal 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

12th April 2018, 05:33 AM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	Certainly worth keeping IMHO. What is the handle of the 2nd one made of....bone/Ivory???? Stu