Help with info on a couple of weapons (WWII?)

[Harry Marinakis]

Recently came into possession of a couple of hand-me-down weapons, not sure what they are or if they're worth keeping. Apparently they were collected by an American soldier in the Philippine Islands during World War II.

Any ideas?

[RobT]

Hi Harry,

The first knife is indeed from the Philippines and is called a gunong (AKA puñal, puñal de kris, belt kris [but it's not a kris]). It looks like a good one. Based on what I learned in this forum, the second knife appears to be from the Kerala area of India. I think the blade shape is more unusual in that the typical blade on these knives is recurved. Very nice indeed but could use some TLC.

Sincerely,
RobT

[kahnjar1]

Certainly worth keeping IMHO. What is the handle of the 2nd one made of....bone/Ivory????
Stu