5 Gunong

Ferguson · 29th November 2009, 12:14 PM

Finally took some pictures of the gunong I've acquired over the last few months. Nothing spectactular, just good solid pieces.

This next piece didn't show much pattern after an etch. It had some pitting, so I decided to give it a soak in EvapORust, a non-aggressive rust remover. The solution was old and about worn out so I left it in overnight. The blade came out almost black, and when I wiped it off, show a very interesting pattern. Almost a pamor pattern. Never had that happen before. Don't understand the chemical process that took place, but I'll take luck over skill any day.

Thanks for looking,
Steve

Lew · 29th November 2009, 02:39 PM

Hi Steve

Very nice group but I would think it is getting a bit cramped in your house by now

I have plenty of room left by me so if you need to free up some space you know who to call

Battara · 29th November 2009, 08:03 PM

Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a little gunong collection going on there.

Robert · 29th November 2009, 08:45 PM

Hello Steve,
Great looking new additions to your ever growing gunong collection. How many does that make now, half a million?

You're going to have to start your own museum at this rate. Very interesting patten in the blade of the last one.

Robert

Sajen · 5th December 2009, 02:15 PM

Nice addition to your great collection! No. 4 have an interesting handle.

Regards,

sajen

Ferguson · 6th December 2009, 11:27 AM

Thanks for your comments gentlemen. The nice thing about gunong is the endless variety, and small size. They don't take up much space! The hilt on #4 is all wood, with a separate wood guard, wrapped in thin brass. The blade on #5 is a puzzle to me. Thinner and more numberous laminations than what one normally sees on PI pieces.
Steve

vampire · 18th December 2009, 01:23 AM

very nice
for the growing colletion
get any new moro kris in your hands
grt jan smit amsterdam holland

merry christmas and a fine new year

29th November 2009, 12:14 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	5 Gunong Finally took some pictures of the gunong I've acquired over the last few months. Nothing spectactular, just good solid pieces. This next piece didn't show much pattern after an etch. It had some pitting, so I decided to give it a soak in EvapORust, a non-aggressive rust remover. The solution was old and about worn out so I left it in overnight. The blade came out almost black, and when I wiped it off, show a very interesting pattern. Almost a pamor pattern. Never had that happen before. Don't understand the chemical process that took place, but I'll take luck over skill any day. Thanks for looking, Steve

29th November 2009, 02:39 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi Steve Very nice group but I would think it is getting a bit cramped in your house by now I have plenty of room left by me so if you need to free up some space you know who to call

29th November 2009, 08:03 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,220	Thanks for sharing. Looks like you have a little gunong collection going on there.

29th November 2009, 08:45 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Steve, Great looking new additions to your ever growing gunong collection. How many does that make now, half a million? You're going to have to start your own museum at this rate. Very interesting patten in the blade of the last one. Robert

5th December 2009, 02:15 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Nice addition to your great collection! No. 4 have an interesting handle. Regards, sajen

6th December 2009, 11:27 AM	#6
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Thanks for your comments gentlemen. The nice thing about gunong is the endless variety, and small size. They don't take up much space! The hilt on #4 is all wood, with a separate wood guard, wrapped in thin brass. The blade on #5 is a puzzle to me. Thinner and more numberous laminations than what one normally sees on PI pieces. Steve

18th December 2009, 01:23 AM	#7
vampire Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: amsterdam holland Posts: 28	very nice for the growing colletion get any new moro kris in your hands grt jan smit amsterdam holland merry christmas and a fine new year