5th March 2011, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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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. Steve |
5th March 2011, 10:47 PM | #2 |
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Sweeeeet !!!!
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5th March 2011, 10:59 PM | #3 |
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The master strikes again
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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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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! Steve |
6th March 2011, 04:07 AM | #6 |
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I might place it in the 1930s...........
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6th March 2011, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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Oh, that's great. I thought you might be talking post WWII. Thanks!
Steve |
6th March 2011, 02:17 PM | #8 |
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Again a very nice and interesting one!
Regards, Detlef |
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