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Old 27th December 2008, 05:05 PM   #1
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Hello Friends,
I found this tiny gunong on Ebay. Overall length is 5 3/4" overall (146 mm). It looked small in the auction, but I didn't realize how small it was. It's the smallest I've ever seen. Would this have been used by a woman or a child? The brass ferrule and the bands on the scabbard are seamless. Possibly made from cartridge casings of various sizes. It is simple, but of good quality. The monosteel blade is hardened, and well shaped in a diamond cross section. Any comments welcomed. The last picture shows it with my largest 17 1/4" (438 mm) gunong.
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Old 27th December 2008, 05:34 PM   #2
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Hi Steve,
That's a great little gunong you've got there! I really don't know what these small weapons were made for. I always thought of them as being made "for those who travel". Possible for use as a letter opener or as you say maybe for a child? Anyway, yours is one of the nicest ones that I've seen. Here is another thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7866 that talks about miniture swords. Congrats on your newest addition to your wonderful collection of gunongs!! Robert
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Old 27th December 2008, 06:43 PM   #3
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You are certainly the king of gunong - I bow in your presence.
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Old 28th December 2008, 01:57 AM   #4
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those are both extremely impressive... the largest and smallest I've ever heard of....
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Old 28th December 2008, 03:30 AM   #5
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Thank you gentlemen.

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Old 29th December 2008, 12:32 AM   #6
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The pattern on the blade of the large gunong is gorgeous!
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Old 29th December 2008, 01:47 AM   #7
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The pattern on the blade of the large gunong is gorgeous!
It is stunning! Thanks.

Anybody have any idea on the small one? Real? Tourist? It is made to a similar quality as my larger genuine ones. But the small size throws me.

Thanks!
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Old 29th December 2008, 05:44 PM   #8
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C'mon Steve we all know that both daggers are the same. The small one got bigger after you rubbed it with that magic cloth of yours . No it is not a tourist piece probably a small boys dagger.

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