Ginunting (Binangon)

[Ferguson]

Sometimes I go a long time between finding good Philippine pieces, sometimes they come in bunches. Here's a ginunting or binangon from the northern part of the Philippines. Overall length is 23 3/4", while the blade is 17 3/4". The horn hilt has a small octagonal ferrule, and is held on with a threaded nut. Comments on age and location welcomed. :)
Thanks,
Steve

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/ginunting-overall.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/ginunting-hilt.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/ginunting-butt.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/sferguson53/Public/Ginunting-scabbard.jpg

[Bill M]

I would say you have been taking your "lucky pills" but I think it is careful searching and observance paying off. Another nice piece! Congratulations! :)

[Rick]

I have an espada or pinuti by the same maker Steve .

[Ferguson]

Thanks gentlemen,
Bill, a good friend saw this one and gave me a heads up. Thanks bud!

Rick, I'd love to see a picture of your Pinuti if you have one.

Steve

[carlos]

CONGRATULATIONS!!IT´S A VERY BEATIFUL PIECE, AND IN A GOOD STATE OF CONSERVATION!!
ENJOY IT!!
REGARDS
CARLOS