I have recently purchased this modern made gunong from Kris Cutlery's Cecil Quirino because of its interesting look. Here is a descrition from the website:
"The 5 wave blade is 7 inches inches long with two thin grooves. Folded steel blade has a random pattern called beras watoh (scattered rice grain) in Indonesia. Brass guard and brass ferrule on the teak wood handle that has pentagonal (5 corners) cross section. Wood scabbard with brass fittings on both ends. Custom made for Kris Cutlery in 2001, Java Indonesia."
As the description says, it is a new gunong, Made in Java. I thought the mix of cultures in this blade was interesting. A Moro style blade with indonesian keris-style pamor applied to it. I was wondering if there was any historical precedence to it, or if this is just Mr Quirino taking creative lisence?
Either way, I find it a very interesting conversation piece and look foreward to either your insights or reactions to it.
