I think I have a Gunong?

zachsau72 · 12th July 2013, 01:03 AM

I am new to the forum and was hoping someone might be able to help me. I inherited a sword from my grandparents when they pasted away. I have been told it is a Moro Kris, but I was also told it is a Gunong/ Punal. My problem is that my sword does closley resembles a Gunong, but I have not found a picture of a Gunong or Punal that is not a dagger or knife. My sword is 29.5 inches long from the tip of the blade to the top of the hilt. Can anyone give me some clarification please, I would really appreciate it. Sorry like I said, I am a noobie. I am having trouble posting my picture, is there any way to upload attachments from an iPhone?

zachsau72 · 12th July 2013, 01:32 AM

I think I figured it out. Here is the picture of my sword. Does anybody know if it is a type of Gunong, and about when it might have been made?

Robert · 12th July 2013, 02:55 AM

Hello zachsau72 and welcome to the forum. I would say that your item is a gunong and would guess that it is WWII or later in age. Someone with more knowledge of dating these should be along shortly to give you more information.

Best,
Robert

David · 12th July 2013, 03:28 AM

From the pointiness of the curves of the blade i would put this quite a bit later than WWII. I'd say at least 1960s, probably later.

Battara · 12th July 2013, 04:50 AM

I agree wih David and would add that it is a later Moro kris wih a gunong hilt.

And welcome to our little forum!

David · 12th July 2013, 12:31 PM

Just curious José. What makes this a kris for you instead of simply an over-sized gunong. I know people have different takes on this, but for me a kris needs to have an asymmetric base and a gangya (separate or not). This has neither. For me a wavy blade is just that without these other features.

12th July 2013, 01:03 AM	#1
zachsau72 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4	I think I have a Gunong? I am new to the forum and was hoping someone might be able to help me. I inherited a sword from my grandparents when they pasted away. I have been told it is a Moro Kris, but I was also told it is a Gunong/ Punal. My problem is that my sword does closley resembles a Gunong, but I have not found a picture of a Gunong or Punal that is not a dagger or knife. My sword is 29.5 inches long from the tip of the blade to the top of the hilt. Can anyone give me some clarification please, I would really appreciate it. Sorry like I said, I am a noobie. I am having trouble posting my picture, is there any way to upload attachments from an iPhone?

12th July 2013, 01:32 AM	#2
zachsau72 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 4	Pictures of my sword I think I figured it out. Here is the picture of my sword. Does anybody know if it is a type of Gunong, and about when it might have been made? Attached Images

12th July 2013, 02:55 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello zachsau72 and welcome to the forum. I would say that your item is a gunong and would guess that it is WWII or later in age. Someone with more knowledge of dating these should be along shortly to give you more information. Best, Robert

12th July 2013, 03:28 AM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,035	From the pointiness of the curves of the blade i would put this quite a bit later than WWII. I'd say at least 1960s, probably later.

12th July 2013, 04:50 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I agree wih David and would add that it is a later Moro kris wih a gunong hilt. And welcome to our little forum!

12th July 2013, 12:31 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,035	Just curious José. What makes this a kris for you instead of simply an over-sized gunong. I know people have different takes on this, but for me a kris needs to have an asymmetric base and a gangya (separate or not). This has neither. For me a wavy blade is just that without these other features.