My gunong collection and some thoughts

[kronckew]

gorgeous!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kronckew

gorgeous!

Thank you!

[David]

Well, damn Det! That's a nice one! Love that blade. If it ever tells you it would like to vacation in the States give me a shout.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by David

Well, damn Det! That's a nice one! Love that blade. If it ever tells you it would like to vacation in the States give me a shout.

Hello David,

thank's as well! Will let you know in this case.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Battara]

What an interesting blade!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Battara

What an interesting blade!

Thank you Jose, it wasn't to seen by the seller pictures so it was a big extra present when seen first.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Robert]

Hello Detlef, For this style of gunong this one has the most well made blade I have yet to see. With the cutting edges being what I would describe as "hollow ground" it has a very pronounced medial ridge somewhat like those seen on a lot of the pieces from Africa. It is unfortunate that these photos do not give justice to this feature, but I will try to take some that will just as soon as the rain stops long enough for me to do so. This will make a wonderful addition to your ever growing collection of beautiful gunongs. Congratulations my friend on this great score that you have made. Once you have this in hand you will see how unique this blade really is. In the meantime, here is a poor quality photo that at least gives a little better idea of how pronounced the blade's medial ridge actually is.

Best,
Robert

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Robert

Hello Detlef, For this style of gunong this one has the most well made blade I have yet to see. With the cutting edges being what I would describe as "hollow ground" it has a very pronounced medial ridge somewhat like those seen on a lot of the pieces from Africa. It is unfortunate that these photos do not give justice to this feature, but I will try to take some that will just as soon as the rain stops long enough for me to do so. This will make a wonderful addition to your ever growing collection of beautiful gunongs. Congratulations my friend on this great score that you have made. Once you have this in hand you will see how unique this blade really is. In the meantime, here is a poor quality photo that at least gives a little better idea of how pronounced the blade's medial ridge actually is.

Best,
Robert

Hello Robert,

thank you for your kind words and help, like you know it was a neglected piece and poorly photographed by the seller. I am more as happy with the outcome after you have given it some maintenance. And like all others I am not aware to have seen such a shape by gunong blades before.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Here a "new" family member, a rather "simple" exemplar. When it arrives at it destination was found that the handle was broken in two parts and the wooden parts of the scabbard are rotted.

The pictures showes it after my good friend Robert has restored the handle and has worked a complete new scabbard for it including the fittings for it. Again an outstanding work, now it is a beautiful example of this type.