Discover The Modern Filipino Ginunting Sword | Filipino Martial Arts | Arnis | Eskrima | Kali

The Filipino Ginunting Sword is one of the most devastating swords in the Filipino martial arts arsenal. This modern iteration created by martial artist and knife maker Brian Biegler is a fine example of how effective this sword design is - lightning fast, multi-directional, and exceptionally innovative.
‪@Bieglerbladeworks‬

[@fugu_facesr.7081]

One thing with the Ginunting design that I like is that it is a lite blade that can be carried with modern military gear (hence the reason that it is the official blade of the Philippines Force Recon Marine). The forward curve allows it to be manipulated very fast and bites hard when applied.

[@DeanNatheos-eq3hl]

Beautiful blade thank you and have a 😊 day excellent video.

[@RolandoEstocada]

Thank you and you as well!

[@tacticaltavern]

Awesome video! Now I need a one! Also love that you matched your shirt to the handle 😏⚔️

[@RolandoEstocada]

Ah you caught that! 😂😂😂😂

[@NSW15355]

This thing probably delivers a snap cut from hell. Very nice piece, love the size.

[@RolandoEstocada]

That’s for the next videos. 😊

[@jorgefernandez6407]

The Ginunting, my new grail! Awesome moves Rolando, GREAT video!!!

[@RolandoEstocada]

Thank you Jorge - BIG week coming up! Stay tuned! 🙏🏽🔥👊🏽

[@allones3078]

now we are talking!!!! I am not a PTK guy but love the sword.

[@RolandoEstocada]

More videos to come!

[@TAVAAR7]

I like the design of both. The ginunting looks like it blends the speed of sticks and a bit of power and cutting from swords well. That knife design is also something I've been trying to find. Something with a strong tip, flatter on top without being a tanto but still having a clip point (ish) edge profile. The slight concave portion before the gradual tanto taper is a nice touch too.

[@RolandoEstocada]

Both are very well thought out. You can see the mind at work with these blades.

[@LINVINGSTEEL]

I’ve snap cut 1.5” brush with this thing as if it weren’t even there. This thing is scary. Very well made, beautiful and extremely effective.

[@RolandoEstocada]

I’m lucky my friend loaned it to me! Moving with it is spectacular

[@tomahawkchop7669]

I enjoyed this very much! Since our last conversation on here I have become more intrigued by the mass attack scenario and hope you will expound on it in the future please!! I know the Atienza guys train this but I your channel provides insight to those of us who can’t travel to training locations.

[@RolandoEstocada]

That’s a great idea! And thank you!

[@THCBLADEWORKS]

It's always a good evening when I Come home from work and see one of your new videos on my list. Wonderful work as always bud. 👍

[@RolandoEstocada]

My friend - I’m glad I can be that for you. 🙏🏽🔥👊🏽

[@454FatJack]

How many trooper’s perished Katipuna fighter’s sword 1899-1902?? 38S&W ammo did not survive . 45 LC came back

[@RolandoEstocada]

Enough to make them switch out the 38

[@rhytner1]

Thanks!

[@RolandoEstocada]

Thank you!

[@mattalvarez548]

Nice blade. The modern ginunting blade used by the Philippine Force Recon Marines is designed by Retired 2LT Manuel S Prado Jr, also known as Top Prado. He’s been training and making blades for the Philippine Marines since the early 90s and the PRK group didn’t gain access to the AFP until the early 2000s.

[@RolandoEstocada]

That’s very interesting information! Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@mattalvarez548]

@@RolandoEstocada you’re welcome:) I train kali personally under LT Prado and even hang out at his shop occasionally so I tend to pick his brains here and there.

[@RolandoEstocada]

@mattalvarez548 that’s fantastic. I’m actually interested in reviewing his ginunting.

[@michaelp1630]

Closest thing to Dune Swordfighting lmao

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

Check out windlass cutlass

[@robertpka7228]

Shout out to Howard, for always standing fast!💪

[@RolandoEstocada]

Good old Howard!

[@davidyoung745]

It looks like an amazing piece. I like everything about it except the D-2 steel IF that’s what it is .D-2has great wear resistance so it holds an edge well, it’s high chromium content makes it semi-stainless so it’s low maintenance, but that high er chromium content also makes it more brittle and gives it poor shock resistance. That’s why you rarely see it in long pieces , or things that take a pounding. For instance industrially you might see it used for dies that make shearing cuts but not in presses that stamp things out because the repeated impact would lead to chipping or cracking.

[@davidyoung745]

For a long blade I’d rather see it made of something like A-2 (you’d have more rust issues though) or something similar.

[@RolandoEstocada]

I think A-2 was what Jerry Hossom used to make his swords out of.

[@JosephAllen-d2e]

Yeah, your hand is still leading.

[@RolandoEstocada]

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