length: 19"
Punal or gunong kriss dagger from the Moro Muslim area of Mindanao. Hardwood
hilt and scabbard (scabbard is not original to the blade, it's a bit long,
but it's a perfect match age-wise, stylistically, and qualitatively). Carbon steel incised flamberge blade, German silver hardware
and fittings. Mid 1900's
blade: 13 1/4"
blade width: 2" @base
grip: 5 1/2"
guard: 2 1/2"
weight: 13 oz
02/16/02