Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Help with info on a couple of weapons (WWII?)

RobT · 12th April 2018, 02:18 AM

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

12th April 2018, 02:18 AM	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 452	Philippine & Indian 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