Ginunting cut video & a quick drill progression to learn

Showing off the durability of the TFW Ginunting with yet another cut video, this time a tough one because I had smashed my elbow badly in a car accident. Cutting till this is healed is not easy but i do it anyway. It still cut through nicely.
That along with a brief lesson on how to use the Ginunting. Those lessons are done with the TFW training Ginunting. I hope you enjoyed this video.
You can get both, the training Ginunting and a very high quality razor sharp Ginunting on www.TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com
Just enter "Ginunting" in the SEARCH area and you will see both there.

[@jamesstewart4617]

Greetings from Scotland Ron, Thanks for both of the "heavenly twins" Ginunting swords. They are as beautiful as they are lethal, I love practise with them. Regards James

[@RonOrGina]

I am glad you like them and thank you. I hope you liked the video. :)

[@gkarjala]

Good lesson RK. I had a kukri years ago, definetly more suitable to hacking tree's. The ginunting is impressive, my first exposure to them.

[@RonOrGina]

Its a very nice fighting sword, thats for sure. It will kill. ;) :D

[@kevi152]

There are many types of kukhri. Try the surupate type battle sword kukhri ! Jai Kali Ma, ayio Gurkhali !

[@RonOrGina]

@UtotTen-li7if of course I already knew that. I did this to prove durability and how it will gut without utilizing a lot of power into it. I think this video proved that well actually. :)

[@michaelangelocastillo8528]

pugay guro ron

[@RonOrGina]

Good seeing you here. Thank you for watching the video. I can't wait till the Philippines opens up again. :)

[@marlonbuenavista3077]

Hi didn't know how too used

[@RonOrGina]

I hope you got a small idea how to in this video. :)

[@darkmathsamport3694]

the pride of the blacksmith

[@bunnieseatliverspots]

This is an amazing video! An entire seminar’s worth of information

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you. I did give away a lot but many buy the Ginunting so I figured i would give them an idea how to use it. :)

[@raymundbalce4550]

I have a sansibar but its not made in TFW it was made in carigara and is already 9 years old. But I really wanted to buy TFW ginunting soon because of its beauty and uniqueness.

[@RonOrGina]

They are back in stock again. Feel free to get it here - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/shop/ginunting/ Thank you for your support. :)

[@kamelyoj3711]

Maluya..pa si pay..

[@vaughnsangalang7934]

the blade is made of 5160 so i dont see it bending only flexing cause 5160 is extremely tought

[@RonOrGina]

You would have to read this page to understand it - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/materials/

[@MrMike123831]

great video ,thank you for continuing to make videos for your viewers!

[@RonOrGina]

I thought I would do something different this time by showing how to use it with a combined cut video. i am glad you like it and thank you for watching it. :)

[@MrMike123831]

n.p keep making and exploring new video ideas and most importantly have fun doing so! Maybe a knife disarm video or more sword lessons : )

[@RonOrGina]

You never know. Some day when I get the time to I will.

[@RonOrGina]

They are in stock now folks - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/shop/ginunting/

[@xadrach]

I finally got to order one! thanks so much ron!

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you for your support for TFW. I am glad you like it. :)

[@xadrach]

@@RonOrGina Weve been looking for a utilitarian blade and a blade to protect the house, and this one is just seems just like what we have in the philippines plus a guard, a better handle and better steel. Come to think of it, the weapon/tool that we have back in the philippines looks a little more like a crude binangon style thats had years of service. ill definitely come back and shop for more in the future!

[@RonOrGina]

@@xadrach I am glad you like TFW stuff. We made sure everything about TFW bladed weapons are very high quality all around. A thing of deadly beauty! :)

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

I was thinking. He obviously has a strong arm used to swinging a sword. Why is he exerting such small effort? Then I read about the injury. Figures. Hope your elbows get well faster.

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you...right now it is doing a little better. I really screwed it up in a car accident. Kali does help make it stronger though. :)

[@dbkoala]

Great work as always Ron!

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you for watching the video and liking it. Preserving ancient history here the best I can. :)

[@mikepearse5196]

Dos Manos for the win!

[@elietolentino7625]

Chopping wood in philippines has few style. Thin once is use the front edge. But cutting thick woods is use the back edges. The thicker side of the sword. Dont use the middle nor the front cutting woods. Use the blade near the handle to get more force of cutting hard items.

[@RonOrGina]

Its good you are a wood cutting expert but here I was chopping it light to show off how sharp and how durable this thinner sword is. By chopping it lightly, it still cut right through and it did not bend the sword. I also have many videos slamming logs and trees, among many other things. This i just wanted it to be different. Not to mention, I have a crushed elbow that I am dealing with but i still wanted to make this video. Thank you for watching. :)

[@mikepearse5196]

This is a great, strong blade. I love mine. Have had it for 4 years now.

[@RonOrGina]

I am glad you like it. I love the Ginunting. Thank you again.

[@mikepearse5196]

Absolutely. The balance is amazing and well worth letting people know. I did notice you were out of stock. Any word on when you may have more? I would like to buy one for my son.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, they should be here within a couple of weeks. Look on the home page of www.TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com...look where it says, "Join Our Mailing List." Put in your email address and you will get our newsletter telling you when things are back in stock and also what is new. Thank you for being a fan of TFW. :)

[@neilyakuza6595]

It was so painful to watch you chop that tree, put some force into it.😂

[@RonOrGina]

The idea was to show that I could chop it down without Force. At the time I did that video I blew my elbow out in a car accident which is still bad however I do better cutting now but I thought I would take advantage of it and show that I could chop it down without Force also.

[@Sputin]

All that abuse and the guard didn't budge. Steel's still straight, too.

[@RonOrGina]

TFW Ginuntings are the best on the market right now. I hit that tree lightly and it still cut through. It certainly shows what it can do when going all out in a battle. Parts would be all over the place. Ancient battles were not pretty like in the movies. Thank you for watching.

[@juriazu4159]

try the Kampilan Sword sir Ron

[@ronkosakowski5715]

It is on the to-do list. Keep in touch. :)

[@RonOrGina]

Look it up...there is a cut video with the Kampilan now. :)

[@raymundbalce4550]

Are TFW blades made in the philippines. Just askin😅

[@RonOrGina]

yes, I export the steels there...steels that are not found there. Hence that high quality! :)

[@raymundbalce4550]

@@RonOrGina hahaha very cool, filipino craftmanship, and anyway where do you get those steels.? Just curious haha

[@RonOrGina]

@@raymundbalce4550 Connecticut is a big manufacturing area so there is plenty of it around here. Thank you for watching. :)

[@GMinfoTech-cf8gf]

When youre a master of kali martial arts and using that lethal tool. Using 2 swords .Im dead.

[@RonOrGina]

Good observation? :D

[@GMinfoTech-cf8gf]

@@RonOrGina I think that sword is more compatible for kali users, the 4inch back blade is very useful for back counter. And kali martial arts is not a sport its a killing technique very fast way to kill in one stroke. Im a filipino, in college kali arnes teached in school in P.E subject 1st year 2nd sem. Both 2 partners in class should perform hand to hand combat before you pass the subject. Indonesian military also used kali technique using knifes in both hands.

[@RonOrGina]

@@GMinfoTech-cf8gf I have to agree there. The techniques behind the backslash change how the sword is used...differently than other swords. Double edged swords have a different use also. Most styles in all cultures adapted to the sword size and what it is, the armor used and the shield used or even if there was one at all.

[@MrMike123831]

Ron I'm a huge fan of your swords and videos I was wondering if you can put a sword video for the straight Kris n how you'd use it! Please and thank you much love from CT

[@RonOrGina]

I am planning on making a video of the Kris sword soon. Thank you for being a fan of TFW. ;)

[@MrMike123831]

Ron Kosakowski thank you that would be amazing I'll be looking forward to watching it

[@jeeboyapostol]

Marami yan sa .mindanao

[@marcushursl2931]

He preferred to use our Bolo. Ginunting is only use by our military.

[@RonOrGina]

Yes many in the Military adapted to the Ginunting. Its one nice feeling sword. :)

[@paramrampernia4836]

That material is not advisable for cutting of the tree, have you notice... is small tree but it's hard to cut... Is advisable to cut in the nick of a bad guy for sure...

[@RonOrGina]

Maybe if you read the caption you will see why I cut it lightly to show how easily it still cut through. I have many videos out the cutting through logs and cutting trees down and stabbing through steel. I wish people would read before they post. With all the videos I have on TFW bladed weapons, I would think by now everyone would see I have been doing all kinds of cutting. I did a light cut also because my elbow was crushed in a car accident but i still wanted to make a video. Now that you got the negative aspects of your thoughts on my video, I hope you liked everything else? ;)

[@rustyhawk9335]

Any chance you'll do a video on the binakuko? Looks very interesting. I'm curious how it's used.

[@RonOrGina]

Eventually, I will end up doing some sort of video on each one I have. You do have good taste. I like the Binakuko also. Its deadly beautiful. :)

[@rustyhawk9335]

Ron Kosakowski That would be awesome!

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you for liking my stuff like this. :)

[@nilukomoako4464]

we use binakuko for cutting trees because its a bet heavy also traditional talibong because its long and heavy at the end.

[@richardsalova7215]

Ginunting vs samurai

[@RonOrGina]

I am sure it would be an interesting battle. :)

[@ferngully4635]

@@RonOrGina During ww2, in short of rifles, filipno soldiers have this bolo battalion. They will crept against the japanese soldiers and ambushed them without firing a shot.

[@RonOrGina]

@@ferngully4635 that I have heard of. They knew their environment well which was in their favor. It was a constant battle for both, the Spanish and the Japanese back then.

[@fugu_facesr.7081]

Ron, When will you have them back in stock?

[@RonOrGina]

They should be ready within 4 weeks i would say. Go to the HOME page of the TFW web site - www.TraditionalFilipinoWeapons.com Scroll down a bit till you see, SIGNUP FOR NEWSLETTER and add your email address. People on the newsletter list get first dibs on all the hot seller. I have quite a few that do not last long and the Ginunting is one of them. Thank you for your support. :)

[@fugu_facesr.7081]

@@RonOrGina Thanks !!

[@RonOrGina]

@@fugu_facesr.7081 your welcome. :)

[@dexneg6297]

I tried being cool using bolo. so i act like pro swaying it and then i wound my self .😃😃 ohhshit ohhshit

[@RonOrGina]

How did you wound yourself. I don;t understand what you mean.

[@dexneg6297]

I try move like a pro fighter sway in any direction so i hit my body . Because i didnt know how to fight with a bolo i didnt know how to fight like a kali style

[@RonOrGina]

@@dexneg6297 Kali is not just weapons, its empty hand fighting also. in the days when everything was weapon oriented, you have to be good with no weapon. Check out my site so you can see what we do for the fighting arts here - www.PSDTC.com

[@dexneg6297]

Im sorry my bad i was saying arnis like that .

[@russelldavis8415]

A lot of effort for such a small tree? Small axe would have done it in half the time, ginunting used more for jungle brush, campfire stuff, and more importantly Combat.

[@RonOrGina]

OK not sure whay you said that when I am obviously showing durability and the fact that I did not hit it too hard and still took down the tree. Its a demo. Not sure why you did not notice its a demo.

[@clarkwayne3440]

That’s a very hard small tree.

[@RonOrGina]

Yah, maple wood is pretty hard. Harder than I thought it was going to be. I could have hit it harder actually.

[@shekhanhelsbarquilla4608]

try ITAK from the philippines so you can cut trees easily.

[@RonOrGina]

That is from the Philippines. If you noticed, I did light taps and it still cuts right through. I have other videos on TFW swords where I cut through in only a few hacks. I am just proving a point here in this video. Plus that is a maple tree which is a hard wood in the US. Thank you for watching the video.

[@benedettozamora2442]

not really the great way of handling this blade; you should angle it to cut that tree faster. Nice video though.

[@RonOrGina]

I did this with light hits to show how well it cuts. In the write up I explained that. Plus I blew my elbow out so I had no choice but I still wanted to do the cut. It kind of shows how sharp it is cutting maple down with light hits. Thank you for watching. I am glad you like the sword and the video. :)

[@mr787takium9]

Can i ask where did learned this form of self defense??

[@RonOrGina]

The Ginunting is from my Pekiti Tirsia Teacher, GM Leo Gaje. I have been into FMA's starting with Kuntao since the mid 70's under quite a few instructors over the years. i am very attracted to the history, the culture and the martial arts. Here is a lot of information on what I do and teach if you have time to read and watch videos here - www.PSDTC.com Thank you for watching.

[@jameswmallory6634]

Cool

[@RonOrGina]

Thank you

[@michaelacebuche4618]

damn it man!. it is not designed for chopping woods i once live in province of Northern samar (Phillipines) and i used to have that kind of swords we called it sundang when we are going to the forest for firewood we always bring two kinds of sundang the one is sharp enough for chopping woods and the other is a lot shaper and more beautiful because it is only used for human or for combat

[@RonOrGina]

Yes, the Ginunting is for combat but still...this proves it will last in battle without breaking. Look over the TFW web site, we have many that double as a tool and will cut trees down very easily.

[@jhonmasing6940]

the mark in your shirt is it the one that represents philippines.?

[@RonOrGina]

The Filipino styles I do actually. :)

[@lakwatzero]

You are probably holding back. It can be done in ~10 blows. I can tell from the sound that the the blade is not hitting the tree at the correct angle. You also hit it with the blade tht its closer to the handle. Thats not too efficient, it will bounce.

[@RonOrGina]

I crushed my elbow in a car accident which I hesitated to do this originally. But i wanted to show how well it cuts with light hits. I have plenty of videos on KZbin where i go all out cutting various objects that normally are not cut with a sword.

[@lakwatzero]

@@RonOrGina thanks for the info. Otherwise you could have done it in 3-5 strikes. I have used this type of blade since around 10yo until before going to college. This type of blade is very common tool for us farmers in the south Luzon region (probably other regions too). I still have one at the moment, not of good quality steel and is used only to open coconut :D

[@RonOrGina]

@@lakwatzero Yes, I like this one a lot. I think people that have not been to the Philippines feel everyone walks around with a sword for self defense. they do not realize that there is a lot of farming still there and a sword like this or a Pinute is common for farm work.

[@lakwatzero]

@@RonOrGina it is true that still a large number carry ginunting on a daily basis. Ill take some photo when the pandemic situation improves.

[@RonOrGina]

@@lakwatzero Yes but they are more farmers. I never saw it in cities. Yes, do take pictures. I can't wait to make it back there. They are locking you folks down badly there. It must be driving you nuts.

[@Linnwolf]

That a Prado blade sir?

[@RonOrGina]

No, not even close. Please do not mix up TFW blades with Prado. I hear all the time they break and we do not have that reputation. The steels used for TFW are very unique. Check it out here - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/shop/ginunting/ You will be very happy with the TFW Ginunting. Oh and thank you for watching the video.

[@ciscodeleon4156]

Do these swords come in different lengths?

[@RonOrGina]

No, I sell them at the size in the web site - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/shop/espada-y-daga/

[@RonOrGina]

You will be very happy with this set guaranteed! :)

[@paarekaamay4294]

I think its hard for you to cut that small tree.. If its here in philipines and pilipino use that bolo it takes 7-10 strike only 😁😁😁

[@RonOrGina]

Well if you read the caption, I said i smashed my elbow. Plus I am showing how i got through it without hitting it hard. I have about 20 other cut videos online showing me getting through bigger trees in 5 to 7 strikes. I guess you have to do your research before going online telling people you have a better way to "do it." ;)

[@paarekaamay4294]

@@RonOrGina sorry for that im just watch the vedio not reading the caption but im glad that you like ginunting cause i have mine and i use it everyday,..

[@RonOrGina]

@@paarekaamay4294 You will really like the TFW Ginuntings. Heres where it cuts through thick bone like butter - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWKllJupecpsoMk There are many others on KZbin for the TFW ginunting if you look it up. They are entertaining to say the least.

[@omegasupreme101]

When do you think you'll have this back in stock?

[@ronkosakowski5715]

Its in stock now but they are going fast. Get it while you can - www.traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/shop/ginunting/

[@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256]

Why use plastic? Say than using a bluntted version of the Ginunting.

[@RonOrGina]

Its not plastic, its a high density polymer. The real guinuntings with hurt like crazy,

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

Good God! Even a blunted ginunting will shatter bones with just a florete. That would be foolish. Even a hit on the head with a polymer sword can kill.

[@RonOrGina]

@@sumakwelvictoria5635 exactly!

[@draconzII]

I think you need more practice with killing that baby tree though...

[@RonOrGina]

Here is another person posting without reading what I did here. Why do people post without reading and researching 1st. :/

[@jameswmallory6634]

It will cut chuncks out of it, I under stand that's thinner and lighter made for speed.

[@RonOrGina]

I could have hit it harder but I wanted to show how light cuts worked. I smashed my elbow badly in a car accident which i have been working on so the idea of hitting it lightly not only saved me from bad pain but also showed how well light cuts still went through the tree. I have many other videos where I hit the trees hard and cut right through with 3 to 5 cuts...maybe 6 on some.

[@brenchomsky3515]

What about SIETE PARES ?

[@RonOrGina]

Not sure what you mean here. This is just a brief lesson, not the whole system. :D

[@ferngully4635]

@@RonOrGina Syete pares is the type of stance in fighting mode using two swords. The practice is using sticks. The Arnis. Doce Pares is the higher stance means twelve pairs. Usually used in the Visayas and Mindano Region. But Cebu has developed this skills even before the Spanish came to the Philippines. To hide it from the colonizers, the practice were made in the form of a dance with sticks. This is the method where the nobles hide their skills from the conquistadores and just wait for the chance. The Spanish use the Filipino Warriors in driving the Chinese pirate LIm Ah Hong hiding in Pangasinan back to China. This battle made them realized how deadly the Filipinos were in close quarter battles.

[@RonOrGina]

@@ferngully4635 interesting. Thank you

[@eial3655]

With the way you hack down that small tree i would say you've done a deserves to that blade but its understandable you're not a native pinoy but in the hand of a backcountry pinoy that tree would not last standing in under ten strikes

[@RonOrGina]

I guess you did not see all my other videos where i cut trees down in only a few hacks? I have a LOT of them on KZbin. Like I said, read the caption...I am showing how this is cut down just utilizing light taps and it still came down. Whats wrong with that? ;)

[@kenghincarreon244]

You don’t know how to used it properly

[@eldenjohnaurillo8215]

daw agi mag balbal kahoy

[@RonOrGina]

Yes it cuts like butter. I didn't hit hard due to a smashed elbow here but in other videos I hit various items very hard. But still, it cut through nicely. Sorry, my Tagalog is limited...not enough practice with it in the US. :) Thank you for watching.

[@eldenjohnaurillo8215]

i am glad that you do appriaciate our filipino blade, ginunting is one of the local blades which are frequently use here in the visayas region. used in slicing meat, vegestables, use to cut firewood etc. it is our daily work choirs blade.

[@RonOrGina]

@@eldenjohnaurillo8215 it is a great choice for all that. For self defense, ancient battles must have been bloody on the receiving end of the Ginunting. :)

[@eldenjohnaurillo8215]

yes sure it does

[@anythinghandy1527]

hmnn maybe you can add more power to it?

[@RonOrGina]

I had crushed my elbow before I did this video in a car accident. It still cut through the tree without putting full force into it so it still proves how well it stood up. Look at all the other TFW sword and knife videos where I chop trees down, cut through solid big bones and chop logs in half and stab through various steel objects. You will get the point. I am sure. :)

[@frederickl.1908]

I think you must learn how to cut the tree..I can do only 4 chop..just saying..

[@RonOrGina]

I did it with light hits for a good reason...to show how well the blade cuts even on light hits. In my other videos i swing it hard...one I cut through thick bone.

[@frederickl.1908]

@@RonOrGina okay sorry about that . I grow up in forest in the Phippines and my Job was cutting trees with jungle bolo, making charcoal, I love your ginunting,hi much is that?

[@robertoiiigianzon1623]

Ginuniting is a martial weapon of the warrior class not for hacking trees. A Philippine bolo is better suited.

[@RonOrGina]

Of course I know that. I just wanted to show how durable it is. The TFW Ginunting is the best out there right now. ;)

[@MrThistleMilk]

Bet a hundred pesos you skimmed through the video and didn't actually watch it.

[@RonOrGina]

@@BLUELawin I don;t know why you say that...we have maybe a 100 or more designs on the TFW web site. This one is the top seller. I am Pekiti Tirsia and i know PTK people all over the world which is probably the reason why it is TFW's top seller. I can have a 100 made and within 5 to 6 months, they are sold out.

[@RonOrGina]

@@BLUELawin why are you saying that? I am bringing back Filipino history here that many do not know about. The other half of TFW is in the Philippines and I have a lot of worker there in a village where they can support their families, and kids in school with everything they need for school. I am proud of what i do here from the US and in the Philippines. Why you are so racist and rude to me I do not know. But telling me to stop, did you think i was going to say...OK I will stop. :D :D :D

[@jasonandaya3850]

BLUE Lawin Get a life.

[@jameswmallory6634]

Dang my Bowie cuts better than that.

[@RonOrGina]

It does? It can go through a tree with light taps like that?

[@KNYF3]

hey thats illegal logging..🤣

[@RonOrGina]

heheheh, yah not that i am a tree hugger, I do take care of nature. Thats part of my back yard where i am slowly clearing trees for the newer pine trees to grow there. We have bad winters and seeing green in the back yard woods looks better...not so dead. :)

[@mrtagaytv1886]

Halatang di marunong tumaga

[@RonOrGina]

And why is it unwise?

[@dappresto7233]

Laking tao pero parang lampa.

[@RonOrGina]

@@dappresto7233 not sure what you mean. My Tagalog is very limited due to being out of practice in the US.

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

Just two Filipinos who didn't read about your elbow injury. Ignore them.

[@RonOrGina]

@@sumakwelvictoria5635 Thank you for reading and noticing. It seems to be rare nowadays where people do not research before they post. I like to research everything. Especially when I am interested in a certain subject. I see you do also. :)

[@marcoantiporta8951]

Dude u dont know how to chop.

[@RonOrGina]

Read the caption so you know whats going on. I am showing how well it cuts through with light taps. I have plenty of other videos chopping trees down and logs in half, etc, etc. Thank you for watching. :)