What is "gunong"

thumb|350px|An antique gunong from Mindanao. The gunong or punyal (also known as puñal de kris or kris knife) is a knife from Mindanao, the Philippines. It is essentially a diminutive form of the larger kalis or kris. The gunong serves both as a utility knife and as a thrusting weapon used for close quarter fighting - usually as a last defense. It is most often associated with the Maranao, among whom the gunong was traditionally carried by both sexes. The weapon is generally tucked into the back of a waist sash.

The gunong is one of many bladed weapons portrayed in the " Weapons of Moroland" plaque that has become a common souvenir item and pop culture icon in the Philippines.