The gunong is a type of knife originating from the Mindanao and Visayas islands in the Philippines. Historically referred to as a bunong by the Tagalog people, it is characterized as a diminutive version of the larger kalis or kris blades.
This weapon serves dual purposes as both a utility tool and a thrusting weapon designed for close-quarter combat, typically utilized as a final line of defense. While it is found across various cultures in Mindanao and the Visayas, it is most frequently associated with the Maranao people, where it was traditionally carried by both men and women. The gunong is commonly worn tucked into the back of a waist sash.