And yet another gunong
 

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).

There are never too many gunongs when they are this nice Steve!

Early 20th century was meant, sorry! ;) :rolleyes:

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.

I was sure that was what you meant. :)
Steve

I understand and agree. I increased the contrast in the picture so the pattern would be more visible. In person the pattern is much lower contrast.

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