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Old 5th March 2011, 10:06 PM   #1
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Default An engraved gunong with horn guard

Hello friends,
I love these little engraved blades. They're almost always pattern welded, as this one is. Overall length is 8 1/4". Hilt is wood with horn ferrule and guard. Thanks for looking.
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Old 5th March 2011, 10:47 PM   #2
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Sweeeeet !!!!
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Old 5th March 2011, 10:59 PM   #3
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The master strikes again
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Old 5th March 2011, 11:37 PM   #4
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Ah "Tito Gunong"! Nice Maranao blade. IT is a later piece but like the okir work.
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Old 6th March 2011, 12:36 AM   #5
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Thanks guys.

Battara, what date range are you thinking? Always want to learn more!

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Old 6th March 2011, 04:07 AM   #6
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I might place it in the 1930s...........
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Old 6th March 2011, 08:03 AM   #7
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Oh, that's great. I thought you might be talking post WWII. Thanks!
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Old 6th March 2011, 02:17 PM   #8
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Again a very nice and interesting one!

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