3 (4?) New Gunongs

Rafngard · 13th August 2019, 05:12 AM

Hello All,

Presented for comment are three new (to me) gunongs and one odd one. It looks like a gunong, but the profile isn't like anything I've seen before.

Here's my thoughts, smallest to largest:

1) the smallest, and oldest of the four. Early 20th century probably. Additionally, the sheath is probably a recent replacement.

2) pretty young. Definitely last half of the 20th century, maybe last quarter. I like the nails on the hilt though.

3) 1930s or 1940s. I love gunongs from this period. The ferrule and guard are made of horn

4) the confusing one. Is it even a gunong or something else?

And of course, there's family photos. That's practically a requirement.

Any and all comments are appreciated.

Have fun,
Leif

Ian · 13th August 2019, 05:29 AM

Hi Leif:

Another four! You will be challenging tito gunong soon for the largest family collection.

I like the one on the left, the smallest of the four. This is certainly one of your oldest gunong in the family. Of particular note is that the luk have been forged properly, not formed by stock removal (as seen in the second from left and the blade on the far right). The fourth one, on the far right, has an odd blade but nevertheless I would call it a gunong--probably mid- to late-20th C.

All nice additions.

Regards,

Ian.

Rafngard · 13th August 2019, 05:44 AM

Hello Ian,

Thank you for your kind words.

Regarding the 4th, Mid to late 20th century seems about right. The hilt profile also seems a bit off. Also the rope knot work on the scabbard. Are there any other examples of anything like this?

Thanks,
Leif

Battara · 13th August 2019, 06:04 AM

Yup Ian, almost another Tito Gunong!

drac2k · 14th August 2019, 01:50 PM

Great collection. The 4th one from the left has an unusual blade, however, I once owned one with a similar blade configuration, so there are at least 2 of them out there. In regards to the cordage work on the scabbard, this I would guess was the work of some sailor after he acquired it; very cool.

Ferguson · 15th August 2019, 05:11 PM

I love 1 & 3!
Steve

Sajen · 26th August 2019, 07:58 PM

Hello Leif,
Love the first one, a very early example! BTW, nice growing collection!

Regards,
Detlef

13th August 2019, 05:12 AM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 340	3 (4?) New Gunongs Hello All, Presented for comment are three new (to me) gunongs and one odd one. It looks like a gunong, but the profile isn't like anything I've seen before. Here's my thoughts, smallest to largest: 1) the smallest, and oldest of the four. Early 20th century probably. Additionally, the sheath is probably a recent replacement. 2) pretty young. Definitely last half of the 20th century, maybe last quarter. I like the nails on the hilt though. 3) 1930s or 1940s. I love gunongs from this period. The ferrule and guard are made of horn 4) the confusing one. Is it even a gunong or something else? And of course, there's family photos. That's practically a requirement. Any and all comments are appreciated. Have fun, Leif Attached Images

13th August 2019, 05:29 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,200	Hi Leif: Another four! You will be challenging tito gunong soon for the largest family collection. I like the one on the left, the smallest of the four. This is certainly one of your oldest gunong in the family. Of particular note is that the luk have been forged properly, not formed by stock removal (as seen in the second from left and the blade on the far right). The fourth one, on the far right, has an odd blade but nevertheless I would call it a gunong--probably mid- to late-20th C. All nice additions. Regards, Ian.

13th August 2019, 05:44 AM	#3
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 340	Hello Ian, Thank you for your kind words. Regarding the 4th, Mid to late 20th century seems about right. The hilt profile also seems a bit off. Also the rope knot work on the scabbard. Are there any other examples of anything like this? Thanks, Leif

13th August 2019, 06:04 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Yup Ian, almost another Tito Gunong!

14th August 2019, 01:50 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,230	Great collection. The 4th one from the left has an unusual blade, however, I once owned one with a similar blade configuration, so there are at least 2 of them out there. In regards to the cordage work on the scabbard, this I would guess was the work of some sailor after he acquired it; very cool.

15th August 2019, 05:11 PM	#6
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	I love 1 & 3! Steve

26th August 2019, 07:58 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hello Leif, Love the first one, a very early example! BTW, nice growing collection! Regards, Detlef