Antique Moro Gunong

Rafngard · 18th February 2018, 05:45 PM

First and foremost, what a lovely gunong! And I wish I could do half as good of a cleaning job.

Secondly, the "belt loop" on the scabbard is unusually isn't it? I don't think I've seen one like this on an older one before. Is this maybe a latter addition? The color of the metal of matches both the metal bands and the ferule/guard, so if it is latter, it's a good match.

Thanks,
Leif

Ian · 18th February 2018, 06:31 PM

Hi Leif:

One does find older gunong with a belt loop like this, and it is not all that uncommon a finding. Often, however, the knife was simply thrust through a waist band and there was no need for a loop.

Ian.

Rafngard · 18th February 2018, 06:37 PM

Ian,

Thank you for your willingness to share your formidable knowledge. I always learn something from your comments.

Thanks,
Leif

18th February 2018, 05:45 PM	#1
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 367	First and foremost, what a lovely gunong! And I wish I could do half as good of a cleaning job. Secondly, the "belt loop" on the scabbard is unusually isn't it? I don't think I've seen one like this on an older one before. Is this maybe a latter addition? The color of the metal of matches both the metal bands and the ferule/guard, so if it is latter, it's a good match. Thanks, Leif

18th February 2018, 06:31 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,613	Hi Leif: One does find older gunong with a belt loop like this, and it is not all that uncommon a finding. Often, however, the knife was simply thrust through a waist band and there was no need for a loop. Ian.

18th February 2018, 06:37 PM	#3
Rafngard Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 367	Ian, Thank you for your willingness to share your formidable knowledge. I always learn something from your comments. Thanks, Leif