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					Originally Posted by kronckew
					
				 I recall that the US Army Occupation prohibited the Kris and Barongs from every day sash carry after losing a few troopers, but not the smaller (and just as deadly) gunongs. | 
	
 Hello Wayne,
I think that I've read or heard the same, gunong become popular when long blades get prohibited. 
Regards,
Detlef