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And yet another gunong
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So, I wasn't going to buy any more gunong. Then I found this one on Ebay, described as "Antique Made In India Knife / Dagger with Silver / Wood Scabbard 10.75”. Priced reasonably, and no other bids. The blade was scratched and rusty, and the metalwork was caked with metal polish. A couple hours of pleasurable work and this beauty emerged. Overall 10 3/4" (27.3 cm) long in the scabbard with a 6 3/4" (17.1 cm) pattern welded blade. Banati wood hilt that is a bit straighter that the more modern type. I'm guessing Pre-WWII, but would love input on the suspected age. Seems to be silver fittings. All comments welcome. Thanks!
Steve |
Dry nice Tito Gunong!
The filigree ring in the middle of the hilt is a little different pattern than the one you usually see. |
Hello Steve,
Very nice gunong, you have had good luck that I haven't noticed it! :D ;) Very good TLC you have given it and the blade shows a pleasing pattern after you have etched it. Age I would guess to early 19th century. Regards, Detlef |
Thanks gentlemen for your comments. I too think the age is from the early 1900s.
Steve |
Nice one, Steve. You are well on your way to your goal of owning every gunong in the world (except mine).
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There are never too many gunongs when they are this nice Steve!
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Exceptional catch! Congratulations!
Very good cleaning as well. However, I find the etching too strong. If it were mine, I would give the blade a polish to grit 1000, so that the patern would be faintly visible. |
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The blade was very rough and I was out of several grades of abrasive paper. I will polish further and do another light etch. Thanks |
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