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17th March 2015, 08:38 PM
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Hello Detlef, I am very happy to see that this dagger has finally been released and is now in your possession. As I have previously had the opportunity to personally handle this dagger I can attest to how well it is made. Even if it is not of a great age I would be quite happy to have one like it myself. My congratulations to you for being able to add this very interesting and unusual dagger to your collection.
Best, Robert |
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17th March 2015, 09:05 PM
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thank you for your kind words and your help that I can acquire this piece.  Regards, Detlef |
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19th March 2015, 01:00 AM
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QUITE A NICE DISPLAY AND CONGRADULATIONS ON AQUIRING SUCH AN UNUSUAL KNIFE.
I SAW THIS EXAMPLE OF PISTOL KNIFE SELL A WHILE BACK AS A CIVIL WAR BOWIE WITH A 7 INCH BLADE. IT LOOKS VERY SIMULAR, SO I PUT IT HERE FOR COMPARISON. I WONDER WHEN AND WHERE THESE WERE MADE. PERHAPS SPANISH AMERICAN WAR ERA OR SHORTLY THERE AFTER? 
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19th March 2015, 01:09 AM
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Mindanao ? |
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19th March 2015, 02:40 AM
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yup. philippines (mindanao). i notice the subtle ukil close to the handle..
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19th March 2015, 06:50 PM
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And also many thanks for posting this interesting example for comparison. It is the third gunong in this style I ever have seen. Regarding the age of all three here shown examples I think that they WWII examples since by all three examples aluminium is used, a sign of this area IMVHO. And maybe all three coming from the same workshop. Regards, Detlef |
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19th March 2015, 07:26 PM
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absolutely love the faux pistol blades, great collection!
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20th March 2015, 09:08 PM
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Regards, Detlef |
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21st March 2015, 12:26 AM
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I'll risk a guess that they're pre-WW2 .
 1920's-'30's ?
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18th July 2016, 05:06 PM
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18th July 2016, 05:21 PM
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Here all four examples side by side for comparision.
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20th July 2016, 05:01 PM
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Another great addition to your ever growing family of gunong Detlef. I really like the mother of pearl grips on this one. One day I hope to find one of these to add to my own small collection of gunong. Congratulations on another great score.
Best, Robert |
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20th July 2016, 06:27 PM
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no, not a new addition to my collection, sadly. It was far to expensive with nearly $500!  I only want to show another one of this seldom seen type of gunong. About one year ago I've contacted the seller and told him that this dagger isn't for sure made from a blacksmith in Texas but from one at the Philippines but he never respond.  Best regards, Detlef |
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