Opinions about this Gunong

Hombre · 3rd October 2019, 11:13 AM

I should really appreciate opinions about this Gunong....
I can understand it is hard because I only have these two pictures for the moment but any opinions at all should b very much appreciated.

Best,
Stefan

Ian · 3rd October 2019, 03:26 PM

I'm going to defer until you have better pictures. In particular, I would like to see close-ups of the hilt and guard.

However, my best guess with these inadequate pictures is that this gunong is not very old.

Ian

David · 3rd October 2019, 09:29 PM

I would also like to see better photos. But the pommel gives the impression that it might be Tridnaca (giant clam shell).
Can you tell what the metal is on the sheath. Aluminum would place this as Post WWII i think. Regardless, it is an attractive gunong no matter the age.

kai · 4th October 2019, 12:30 AM

Hello Stefan,

The blade doesn't look too bad IMVHO...

And possibly the pommel if David is onto something: Tridacna. (Just make sure it's not plastic!

)

Regards,
Kai

Robert · 5th October 2019, 05:20 AM

Hello Stefan,
Like everyone else I would like to see a few better quality photos of your new gunong. To me the fittings do not look to be made from aluminum because of the oxidation shown in the first photo you posted, but could possibly be nickel silver or white brass instead. The hilt does however appear to be made of Tridacna shell as suggested by both David and Kai. The groove down the center of the blade I have only seen on blades dating from the 1920's and upward. If I had to guess on the age of this piece I would say second quarter of the 20th century. Better photos will help you to get more precise information from those more knowledgeable on these daggers than I am.

Best,
Robert

Hombre · 6th October 2019, 05:36 PM

Thank you so very much for your opinions, guys! I really appreciate it!
I will post better pictures of it when I have it in my hands.

Best,
Stefan

3rd October 2019, 11:13 AM	#1
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Opinions about this Gunong I should really appreciate opinions about this Gunong.... I can understand it is hard because I only have these two pictures for the moment but any opinions at all should b very much appreciated. Best, Stefan Attached Images

3rd October 2019, 03:26 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,197	I'm going to defer until you have better pictures. In particular, I would like to see close-ups of the hilt and guard. However, my best guess with these inadequate pictures is that this gunong is not very old. Ian

3rd October 2019, 09:29 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,121	I would also like to see better photos. But the pommel gives the impression that it might be Tridnaca (giant clam shell). Can you tell what the metal is on the sheath. Aluminum would place this as Post WWII i think. Regardless, it is an attractive gunong no matter the age.

4th October 2019, 12:30 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	Hello Stefan, The blade doesn't look too bad IMVHO... And possibly the pommel if David is onto something: Tridacna. (Just make sure it's not plastic! ) Regards, Kai

5th October 2019, 05:20 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Stefan, Like everyone else I would like to see a few better quality photos of your new gunong. To me the fittings do not look to be made from aluminum because of the oxidation shown in the first photo you posted, but could possibly be nickel silver or white brass instead. The hilt does however appear to be made of Tridacna shell as suggested by both David and Kai. The groove down the center of the blade I have only seen on blades dating from the 1920's and upward. If I had to guess on the age of this piece I would say second quarter of the 20th century. Better photos will help you to get more precise information from those more knowledgeable on these daggers than I am. Best, Robert

6th October 2019, 05:36 PM	#6
Hombre Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 232	Thank you so very much for your opinions, guys! I really appreciate it! I will post better pictures of it when I have it in my hands. Best, Stefan