A gunong with a hexagonal hilt

Ferguson · 13th February 2011, 11:24 PM

Hello friends, it's Gunong Steve

First, thanks to 2 forum friends who pointed this piece out to me on ebay.

I let it slip by once, but bid the 2nd go-round when it didn't sell. It's a tiny little thing, 7" long overall with a 4 1/8" blade. The blade is monosteel, and has a nice shape. The hilt is horn, and is hexagonal in shape. That's the most unusual aspect of this piece. I have many gunong, and all but this one have an oval cross section in the hilt. Thank you for any comments you wish to make.

Steve

Robert · 13th February 2011, 11:55 PM

Hello Steve, I am very happy to see that it was you that won this great though small Gunong . After the first time around and you didn't bid I almost bid on it myself the second time. Now I'm glad that I didn't.

An extremely interesting hilt. Congratulations.

Robert

Battara · 14th February 2011, 01:44 AM

Hi Steve........or should I call you "Tito Gunong"?.............

Anyway this is an interesting little piece. Not seen one like this before. You always come up with the most interesting gunongs!

Have you etched this yet?

Ferguson · 14th February 2011, 02:16 AM

Thanks Robert, It was just meant to be.

Jose, my friend, Yes I etched it. Monosteel, but hardened well.

Tito Gunong. I like that.

Steve

Battara · 14th February 2011, 05:43 AM

In Tagalog it means "Uncle Gunong".

13th February 2011, 11:24 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	A gunong with a hexagonal hilt Hello friends, it's Gunong Steve First, thanks to 2 forum friends who pointed this piece out to me on ebay. I let it slip by once, but bid the 2nd go-round when it didn't sell. It's a tiny little thing, 7" long overall with a 4 1/8" blade. The blade is monosteel, and has a nice shape. The hilt is horn, and is hexagonal in shape. That's the most unusual aspect of this piece. I have many gunong, and all but this one have an oval cross section in the hilt. Thank you for any comments you wish to make. Steve

13th February 2011, 11:55 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Steve, I am very happy to see that it was you that won this great though small Gunong . After the first time around and you didn't bid I almost bid on it myself the second time. Now I'm glad that I didn't. An extremely interesting hilt. Congratulations. Robert

14th February 2011, 01:44 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Hi Steve........or should I call you "Tito Gunong"?............. Anyway this is an interesting little piece. Not seen one like this before. You always come up with the most interesting gunongs! Have you etched this yet?

14th February 2011, 02:16 AM	#4
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thanks Robert, It was just meant to be. Jose, my friend, Yes I etched it. Monosteel, but hardened well. Tito Gunong. I like that. Steve

14th February 2011, 05:43 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	In Tagalog it means "Uncle Gunong".