Thank you to all that have contributed so far.....in my absense there are a whole crop of terms, most of which I believe are either types of swords/knives or else are the factor(s) that categorize a blade, for instance, and set it aside in a particular group rather than just left general.
I've tried doing searches on the words, but keep coming up with threads that deal WITH the word, but usually in the context of whatever piece is being discussed and still not explaining why it's this or that.....with that thoroughly garbled, may I ask a huge favor?
I'll list the terms/words and if anyone who has or is willing to take the time could e-mail me with the definition of either the word or with what makes a weaoun fall into that category would be truly appreciated.
Mr Moderator, my e-mail addy is listed here intentionally and if any fallout results, it's entirely my problem:
mdandane@knology.net
OK...here are the terms:Binagong, Ginunting, Tenegre, Bangkung, and Junggayans
I THINK I worked out SHANDIGAN as a blade, usually Moro, that flares just slightly as a clear dividing line between the body of the blade and the sharpened (hardened?) edge, correct?
If it's just me, I apologize, but in a year or two these terms suddenly appear in common usage here in the forum while they were rare to non-existant previously.
The reason I suggested e-mail replies is to 1) keep from boring everyone to death, and 2)to keep from tying up space.
Dumb question and perhaps I just haven't found it yet, but is there dictionary or term reference in the FAQs?
If not, would it be worthwhile to compile one?
Thanking everyone in advance,
Mike