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TVV · 4th May 2005, 04:05 AM

Thanks Ian,
The blade is thin indeed, only 2 mm wide at the spine. Here is another small dagger of approximately the same size, which I guess would be classified as a gunong with a thicker blade. I believe this second one is from the 1950s or later based on the fittings which to me seem as made of alluminum.
Just wanted to learn a bit more about those two items, as I do not know that much about PI weapons (which fascinate me nevertheless).
Thanks,
Teodor

4th May 2005, 04:05 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	Thanks Ian, The blade is thin indeed, only 2 mm wide at the spine. Here is another small dagger of approximately the same size, which I guess would be classified as a gunong with a thicker blade. I believe this second one is from the 1950s or later based on the fittings which to me seem as made of alluminum. Just wanted to learn a bit more about those two items, as I do not know that much about PI weapons (which fascinate me nevertheless). Thanks, Teodor